Research & Advocacy

Building evidence, influencing policy, and amplifying voices for disability inclusion in South Sudan.

Why Research & Advocacy Are Essential

Meaningful inclusion must be guided by reliable evidence and strong advocacy. ASI uses research to understand barriers faced by persons with disabilities, influence policy, strengthen program design, and shape national conversations on disability rights, gender equality, protection, and inclusion.

ASI’s work is grounded in global human rights frameworks, national laws, and evidence-based practice.

Inclusive Research

ASI conducts disability-inclusive research using participatory methodologies that ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are central. Our research covers social inclusion, livelihoods, protection, gender equality, DRR, education, climate resilience, and more.

Research processes involve:

Participatory action research
Community engagement
Collaboration with OPDs
Disability-disaggregated data collection
Intersectional analysis
Ethical, rights-based standards

Possible Outputs:

Baseline studies
Endline evaluations
Needs assessments
Accessibility assessments
Thematic research studies

Publications & Reports

ASI produces high-quality publications that provide evidence, insights, and recommendations for inclusive development and humanitarian response.

Research reports
Policy briefs
Case studies
Annual reports
Guidance notes
Toolkits and manuals

Policy Advocacy

ASI engages government, partners, communities, and OPDs to influence disability-inclusive policies and practices.

Our Policy Advocacy Focus Areas:

National disability rights legislation
Inclusive education policy
Protection and GBV policies
Social protection and livelihoods frameworks
DiDRR and climate policy frameworks
Gender equality and women’s rights
Accessibility standards
OPD strengthening and participation

Our Advocacy Methods:

Policy dialogues & roundtables
Influencing national strategic plans
Participation in clusters and working groups
Evidence-based recommendations
Joint advocacy with OPDs
Campaigns and public awareness
Engaging local and national authorities

Needs Assessments

ASI carries out needs assessments to identify challenges, priorities, and opportunities affecting persons with disabilities at household, community, institutional, and national levels.

Types of Needs Assessments:

Livelihoods needs
Protection and GBV risk assessments
Accessibility needs
Education barriers assessment
Health and SRH needs
Emergency & humanitarian needs
Climate vulnerability assessments

Needs assessments guide ASI’s program design, partner interventions, and local government planning.

Partnerships & Collaboration

ASI collaborates with local and international partners, including OPDs, humanitarian and development actors, research institutions, UN agencies, and government ministries to strengthen and amplify disability-inclusive advocacy.