Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda:
Inclusive Childcare and Employment of Mothers of Children with Disabilities

The World Bank-funded study on inclusive childcare and employment of mothers of children with disabilities looked at how access to inclusive childcare impacts workforce participation for mothers of children with disabilities. Focused on Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, this research project provided an opportunity to generate knowledge and recommendations that can encourage dialogue and create entry points for disability inclusion. The objective of this study was to better understand the topic of childcare and maternal workforce participation with a cross-cutting disability lens. As a result, IDP developed a desk review related to employment for mothers of children with disabilities, covering demand and supply factors, and a final report that includes a matrix of recommendations on how to advance the argument for investments in disability-inclusive childcare. IDP reinforced these products through developing country-specific mini-briefs covering the current situation, high-level findings, and country-specific recommendations.