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reality. The combination, on the ground teacher training, technical support at the policy level and advocacy for
attitudinal change, together will advance the implementation of inclusive education to be original and impactful.
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In 2013, the Sector Policy on Inclusive Education was published by the Ministry with UNICEF’s support.
2.
24,660 teachers in all public schools were made aware of the IE policy .
3.
14 districts (pilot in 2 districts for year 1 and 2) in Namibia will be/were already made aware of inclusive
education practices or of the IE policy
4.
UNICEF’s This Ability Programme will benefit 60,000 learners in pre-primary, primary and secondary public
schools.
4.
National reach (at least 1 million persons reached with advocacy)
5.
Current budget concerning the Education Act Review and Inclusive Education Policy: 250, 000 USD.
6.
USD2,721,600 over 4 years.
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MPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS
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With the Sector Policy on Inclusive Education of 2013, the Programme laid the groundwork for the
mainstreaming of inclusive education into Namibia’s legislation (review of the Education Act of 2001), and
education reality for a sustained increase in learning outcomes for learners with disabilities.
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UNICEF’s This Ability Programme in Namibia is similar to other technical assistance programmes the UN organization is
carrying out across countries in the Global South and it is thus a tested good practice that can be easily copied by other
development partners. UNICEF’s This Ability Programme costs 680,400 USD per annum, totaling 2,721,600 USD in a 4
years’ time. It represents an investment of just over 45 USD per child/beneficiary. For 2015, 250,000 USD were already
provided for the review of the Education Act (technical assistance for planning, implementation and monitoring), and
for implementation of the Inclusive Education Policy (teacher development).
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EVELOPMENT
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In the coming years (2015-2017), UNICEF’s This Ability Programme aims to expand access to and provision of quality
education for all children with disabilities in Namibia; establish therapeutic and protective support mechanisms for all
children with disabilities at community level; and that at least 40% of teaching staff are able to implement Inclusive
Education practices in schools by the end of 2017. In particular, in 2015-2016, the review of the Education Act of 2001
will legislate inclusive education and a supportive educational environment for all learners/children with disability, and
ensure that all excluded children access quality education within 3 years
.
Currently no models are in place and UNICEF is
working with Government to establish best practise for scaling up. UNICEF is still working towards addressing negative
social norms around children and persons with disabilities. Whilst teachers are very supportive of inclusive education,
they feel disempowered and lack capacity.