13. Regional and Global Cooperation

To establish effective and efficient networking systems / mechanisms for the sharing and exchanging of information, resources, experience and technology on disability issues.

1. To facilitate the exchange of information, skills, knowledge, experience and materials through meetings, workshops, publications and common programmes.
2. To effectively link people of different levels, disciplines, organisations and backgrounds who would not otherwise have an opportunity to interact.
3. To provide the critical mass needed for local, national or international advocacy, action and policy change on disability.
4. To raise awareness among people from separate organisations that many others have similar concerns and developmental problems.
5. To bring together funding and technical cooperation agencies, and those in need of resources and support.