Accelerating access to assistive technology: report on multi-country workshop, Jakarta, Indonesia, 7-9 November 2023

Overview

This report presents the outcomes of the multi-country workshop held on 7-9 November 2023, in Jakarta, Indonesia, to accelerate access to assistive technology in the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia regions. Organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, the workshop gathered 106 participants from 15 countries in partnership with the Government of Indonesia. Key themes included policy development, capacity building, and fostering collaboration across sectors to improve access to assistive products and services. The report outlines identified country actions, lessons learned, and recommendations, with a focus on applying the WHO-GATE 5P framework for enhancing assistive technology access.