Projects

Social Mapping in the Municipality of Klos for People with Disabilities

Title of the project: Conducting LNOB social mapping and evidence-based policymaking in the Municipality of Klos and with a focus on Day-care Center Services for People with Disabilities
Duration of the project: October 2023- May 2024
Donor: The Association for Local Autonomy of Albania
Aim and Objectives of the Project: The overall aim of the assignment is to contribute towards the social inclusion of disadvantaged groups, improving the quality of life as well as fostering social cohesion at a local level by promoting the localization of Agenda 2030 and its objectives, in particular, the Leave no One Behind – LNOB principle at the municipal level.

The specific objectives:
- Contribute towards better design of local social protection policies for vulnerable groups in harmonization with national development plans
- Support the Municipality of Klos in implementing LNOB social mapping methodology in coordination with the local government staff. The methodology is elaborated within the NALAS e-Learning course “LNOB Social Mapping and Evidence-based Policy Making”.
- Support the Municipality of Klos in the development of policy recommendations based on social mapping findings and in line with priority SDGs and respective targets.
- Support the Municipality of Klos in the integration of the policy recommendations within the respective social protection program.

Key Achievements of the Social Mapping in Klos
Comprehensive Data Collection: 232 in-depth household interviews and 4 focus group discussions were conducted, covering all administrative units of Klos. A total of 783 adults and 75 children with disabilities were mapped.
Local Social Plan Development: Findings directly informed the new Local Social Plan (2024–2027), approved by the Municipal Council on 30 November 2023.
Gender-Sensitive Analysis: The report emphasized challenges specifically faced by women and girls with disabilities, highlighting risks of gender-based violence and unequal access to care.
Evidence-Based Recommendations: Practical recommendations were produced to improve day-care center services, healthcare access, and specialized assistance for people with disabilities.
Identification of Service Gaps: The report revealed critical gaps, including:
- Lack of a day-care center or any dedicated disability service centers.
- No civil society organizations operating locally to support the target group.
- Lack of trained specialists (speech therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists).
- Inadequate public transport and infrastructure.
Community Engagement: Consultations included local institutions, health professionals, educators, and parents, ensuring findings reflected real community needs.
Support for Local Government: Technical and methodological support was provided to Klos Municipality for LNOB mapping and integration of findings into local policies.
Presentation of the LNOB Social Mapping Report in Klos Municipality. Click here for more information