4.7.5 Inclusion in all stages of the PRSP
The case studies show that involvement in the formulation phase of the PRSP is important; indeed, most organisations involved achieved valuable results at this stage. However, it is not sufficient merely to include disability issues in the PRSP document: after the formulation of the paper, the next challenge is its implementation. Although this is mainly the responsibility of the government, organisations working in the field of disability can participate in the programme and in project implementation. This will improve their influence on decision-making as well. People with disabilities and their organisations should also try to participate in monitoring and evaluation systems. If this does not take place, the promised actions may easily be forgotten. The example from Honduras shows that the PRSP serves as a strong basis for argumentation. Tanzanian stakeholders explained that it was very effective to be involved in all stages of the PRS review and in the formulation process of the second PRSP. Consequently, DPOs and other organisations need to become involved with a long-term perspective, as otherwise there is the risk that promised actions on paper will never be put into practice.
