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DAC STRATEGIC GOAL AND DELIVERY MECHANISM, MAY 2002- APRIL 2005 AND BEYOND

During the coming three-year period and beyond, DAC will focus on two interdependent elements I- Strategic Goal and II- Delivery Mechanism.

I- Strategic Goal:

DAC affiliated members and partners have the capacity to initiate, coordinate and secure legislation in favor of People with Disabilities and to deliver integrated and sustainable services

The strategic goal is supported by the following expected results and strategic objectives:

Result 1: UN-ESCAP - Components are prioritized and acted upon.
Objective 1: Government policies related to disability issues are formulated based on the Strategic Directions for Disability and Rehabilitation Sector (SDDR).
Objective 2: Implementation of the SDDR is coordinated.
Result 2: Legislation in favor of people with disabilities is further developed, reviewed, adapted and strengthened with their increased involvement.
Objective 1: Further development of the draft Cambodian Disability Law is coordinated.
Objective 2: Draft Cambodian Disability Law is disseminated.
Objective 3: Draft Cambodian Law is adopted.
Objective 4: Women with disabilities' mainstreaming is promoted at all levels
Result 3: Policy Framework for quality services is adopted and implemented.
Objective 1: Communication networks between government ministries, committees, working groups, DAC Secretariat and others are consolidated and strengthened.
Objective 2: DAC partnership programs are coordinated and strengthened.
Objective 3: Implementation of SDDR is monitored, evaluated and reported.
Objective 4: Incentive schemes to accord public recognition for outstanding contributions to disability and rehabilitation sector are developed and implemented
Result 4: National capacity for improving public awareness on the rights and abilities of people with disabilities is strengthened
Objective 1: Development of a national plan on awareness raising is coordinated.
Objective 2: National plan on awareness raising is coordinated and implemented
Result 5: DAC investment in capacity building of Government partners and National NGOs is increased for maximum impact.
Objective 1: Capacity development of the key government partners and National NGOs to implement SDDR is implemented.
Objective 2: Technical resources for capacity development are secured
Result 6: Diversification of funding for the sector is strengthened.
Objective 1: Review with donor agencies their policies and funding criteria for the disabilities and rehabilitation sector.
Objective 2: Funding proposals of DAC affiliated members/ partners are coordinated.
Objective 3: Fundraising management plan is designed and implemented.

II- Delivery mechanism:

DAC has an effective and representative institutional structure that serves its Mission and Strategy.

The delivery mechanism is set up to support the implementation of the above goal and objectives with the expected results and strategic objectives as following:

Result 1: DAC is well-Governed and institutionally sustainable.
Objective 1: An effective Governing Board is improved and strengthened.
Objective 2: DAC's coordination role is redefined and refocused
Result 2: DAC Secretariat is strengthened to better serve its mission and strategy.
Objective 1: Administrative, financial and management systems are reviewed and applied.
Objective 2: Capacity building plan is further developed and implemented.
Objective 3: Diversification of funding for the Secretariat is strengthened.