The study aimed to examine the practices of the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) program for People with Disabilities (PWDs) to promote inclusive development in Ethiopia. It particularly focused on the evaluation practices and challenges of the UoG-CBR program. Therefore, both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods were employed. A total of 86 CBR stakeholders participated in the questionnaire, including 26 PWDs, 5 parents, and 12 stakeholders for interviews and a focused group discussion. The results showed that 13 of the 24 indicators (54.2%) hindered the program’s effectiveness. Additionally, the UoG-CBR program has been evaluated by several stakeholders using various criteria at different times. Both external and internal evaluators participated in the evaluation process. Recently, the evaluation status of the CBR program in the study area has declined. However, the program has utilised evaluation feedback for improvements. Policymakers should consider reiterating the need for periodic reviews to ensure they are comprehensive, regular, and inclusive. Furthermore, the Ethiopian government, in partnership with international organizations and local communities, should focus on enhancing the CBR program’s financial sustainability by expanding funding, offering competitive wages to workers, and creating revenue-generating activities related to the program
BT - Discover Social Science and Health DO - 10.1007/s44155-025-00277-3 IS - 1 LA - ENG M3 - Article N2 -The study aimed to examine the practices of the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) program for People with Disabilities (PWDs) to promote inclusive development in Ethiopia. It particularly focused on the evaluation practices and challenges of the UoG-CBR program. Therefore, both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods were employed. A total of 86 CBR stakeholders participated in the questionnaire, including 26 PWDs, 5 parents, and 12 stakeholders for interviews and a focused group discussion. The results showed that 13 of the 24 indicators (54.2%) hindered the program’s effectiveness. Additionally, the UoG-CBR program has been evaluated by several stakeholders using various criteria at different times. Both external and internal evaluators participated in the evaluation process. Recently, the evaluation status of the CBR program in the study area has declined. However, the program has utilised evaluation feedback for improvements. Policymakers should consider reiterating the need for periodic reviews to ensure they are comprehensive, regular, and inclusive. Furthermore, the Ethiopian government, in partnership with international organizations and local communities, should focus on enhancing the CBR program’s financial sustainability by expanding funding, offering competitive wages to workers, and creating revenue-generating activities related to the program
PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC PY - 2025 SP - 1 EP - 14 T2 - Discover Social Science and Health TI - The practices of community-based rehabilitation program for people with disabilities for inclusive development, Ethiopia UR - https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s44155-025-00277-3.pdf VL - 5 SN - 2731-0469 ER -