Education of children with disabilities in India and Pakistan: Critical analysis of developments in the last 15 years
This article presents an analysis of key developments in educational policies and strategies since 2000
Abstract
This article presents an analysis of key developments in educational policies and strategies, since 2000, in relation to the education of children with disabilities in India and Pakistan. It responds to a set of specific questions focused on factors that have shaped the increased emphasis on education of children with disabilities, how national policies and programmes respond to their needs, and their current educational status. The article draws on analysis of official policies, various programme documents, and empirical research evidence. It concludes by reflecting on the two main foci for future work in relation to the education of children with disabilities.
This article was supported by the Economic and Social Research Council-Department for International Development (ESRC-DFID) Raising Learning Outcomes in Education Systems Research Programme
Citation
Singal, N. Education of children with disabilities in India and Pakistan: Critical analysis of developments in the last 15 years Prospects (2016) 46: 171. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11125-016-9383-4