Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Persons with Disabilities and Hazardous Occupations
Overview
Component 2 supports comprehensive reforms aimed at improving fairness, consistency, and transparency in disability assessment and employment-related regulations.
It introduces a unified, function-oriented approach that aligns health, social protection, and employment policies while strengthening legal and institutional frameworks.
Key Objectives
- Establish a unified and transparent disability assessment system
- Improve coordination across institutions involved in disability-related services
- Promote inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labor market
- Reform regulations related to hazardous and arduous occupations
Unified Disability Assessment System
This component introduces a unified disability assessment methodology, replacing multiple parallel assessment systems that previously operated independently.
The new approach combines medical and functional criteria and ensures consistent assessment outcomes across sectors, supporting equal access to rights and services.
Central Disability Certification Coordination Unit (CDCCU)
A central element of this component is the establishment of the Central Disability Certification Coordination Unit (CDCCU).
CDCCU is responsible for:
- Coordinating all disability assessments nationwide
- Organizing and supervising assessment teams
- Ensuring consistency, quality control, and transparency
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation of assessment outcomes
Additional Reform Areas
- Development of a National Registry of Persons with Disabilities
- Reform of employment policies for persons with disabilities
- Review and modernization of regulations for hazardous and arduous occupations
Expected Results
- Faster and more consistent disability assessments
- Reduced administrative burden for applicants
- Improved access to services and employment opportunities
- Stronger protection of rights for persons with disabilities
Institutional Cooperation
Implementation requires coordinated action among:
- Ministry of Labor and Social Policy
- Ministry of Health
- Social insurance institutions
- Employment-related institutions