REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

This assessment was based on the Rwanda Governance Board’s mandate which is partly to monitor compliance to Good Governance Principles and service delivery in public, private and CSO institutions. Each year a governance assessment is conducted to obtain detailed information on the prevailing governance issues. The assessment is based on existing standards to check compliance and focuses on different areas of governance at all levels. It takes into account issues that affect performance in different local government entities so that relevant engagements and advocacy could be done. The focus of this particular assessment was the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD). Built on inclusive governance approach, NCPD is entrusted with responsibility to undertake empowerment, mobilization and advocacy for persons with disabilities to ensure their wellbeing and participation in the national transformational agenda. The National Councils of Persons with Disabilities run from village to national level and are elected for a five year term. It is in this regard that during Governance Month 2019, Rwanda Governance Board conducted governance assessment on the functioning of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities at District, Sector, and Cell levels based on the laws and regulations.