Background There has been a growing interest in disability and poverty on the international
research and policy stages. Poverty assessments for persons with disabilities may be …

This paper systematically reviews the evidence on whether persons with disabilities in low-
and middle-income countries are adequately included in social protection programmes, and …

Persons with disabilities face substantial barriers that impede their integration and
participation in social and economic activities. Households with disabled members may be …

People with disabilities encounter many financial expenses that those without disabilities do
not incur. In this article, we provide estimates of the extra costs associated with living with a …

It is widely accepted that people with disabilities incur additional expenditures on transport,
heating, equipment and other items. In this article, we estimate the magnitude of these extra …

Through a series of focus group discussions conducted in northern and central Vietnam, this
study gives voice to the lived economic experience of families with disabilities and how they …

ABSTRACT To meet the Sustainable Development Goals target of ending poverty “in all its
forms”, it is critical to monitor progress towards poverty alleviation, including amongst people …

Social protection is an essential condition for social and economic development for all, but
particularly for those who experience poverty and social exclusion. Social protection …

Introduction An estimated 1 billion people with disabilities live in low and middle income
countries, a population that includes people with communication disabilities (PwCD). PwCD …

Unexpected health shocks may bring catastrophic consequences for households. This
paper examines the effect of unexpected adverse health shocks on household members' …