3. Results of the Replies from International Organizations

Seven international organizations responded to the questionnaire:
Human Development Department, Thailand, World Bank
UNESCO IITE (Institute for Information Technologies in Education)
APCD (Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability)
ILO (International Labor Organization), Thailand
UNDP/NPAD (National Program for Action on Disability), Afghanistan
UNESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific)
RI/AP (Rehabilitation International, the Asia and Pacific Region)

The results of the questionnaire addressed to international organizations were as follows.

1. Does your organization incorporate accessibility standards for persons with disabilities in line with international ICT standards?

Yes	6	86%
No	0	0%
No Answer	1	14%

2. Are there any funding resources to promote ICT accessibility for persons with disabilities?

Yes	3	43%
No	3	43%
No Answer	1	14%

World Bank, Human Development Department in Thailand, UNESCO IITE based in Russia and UNDP/NPAD based in Afghanistan responded "Yes".

If yes, please specify.

World Bank, Thailand	Disability Accommodation Fund, ISG Accessibility Program, Personal Assistance for Significantly Disabled Staff, Accessibility of Buildings and Services, Creation of a supportive Workplace for staff with disabilities, etc.
UNESCO IITE	The whole range of activities in this field is covered from regular UNESCO budget and in kind according to the agreement between UNESCO and the government of the Russian Federation.
UNDP/NPAD, Afghanistan	We are working with hearing impaired and blind people in field of ICT

The results of the questionnaire addressed to all types of organizations were as follows.

1. Do you have any information about the following items? Please check all the appropriate items.

BMF	4	57%
WSIS	4	57%
International ICT standards for persons with disabilities	5	71%

2. Do you think the development of environmental infrastructure for utilizing ICT is adequately carried out?

Yes	1	14%
No	5	72%
No Answer	1	14%

2.1 If not, what are the barriers to using ICT in your country? (Please specify)

UNDP/NPAD, Afghanistan	Strong organizations with good funding should be established.
APCD in Thailand	The cost of devices for assistive technology is high.
ILO in Thailand	Lack of awareness Lack of skills
World Bank, Thailand	The country is not fully prepared and equipped for the accessibility of disabled people. There are still too many obstacles for disabled people. For example, accessibility of pavements, buildings, public transports, etc. Moreover, very often it is not included in the Government Policy.
UN ESCAP	High cost
UNESCO IITE	Limited financial resources for the development of ICT infrastructure; lack of coordinated policy, insufficient level of training and retraining of specialists for ICT implementation