ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2025/Policy brief.7
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Policy briefs
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Inclusive development
Initiatives: Job creation, Including persons with disabilities in the labour market, Reducing inequalities
SDGs: Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Keywords: Accessibility, Employers, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Labour market, Persons with disabilities, Financial inclusion, Empowerment, Recommendations, Arab countries
Labour market participation aspirations of persons with disabilities and employer concerns
October 2025
This policy brief explores the state of economic inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Arab region, from the perspectives of persons with disabilities themselves and of employers. It highlights the main challenges that continue to hinder the equal participation of persons with disabilities in the labour market and in entrepreneurship, despite the existence of legislation and laws that protect their rights and promote their inclusion.
The brief draws on a recent ESCWA study based on a survey targeting persons with disabilities and private sector employers. It sheds light on available opportunities and offers practical recommendations to support the economic and social inclusion of persons with disabilities.
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This policy brief explores the state of economic inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Arab region, from the perspectives of persons with disabilities themselves and of employers. It highlights the main challenges that continue to hinder the equal participation of persons with disabilities in the labour market and in entrepreneurship, despite the existence of legislation and laws that protect their rights and promote their inclusion.
The brief draws on a recent ESCWA study based on a survey targeting persons with disabilities and private sector employers. It sheds light on available opportunities and offers practical recommendations to support the economic and social inclusion of persons with disabilities.
