What Works: Learning from Inclusive Education Projects Across Five Countries

This article reflects on the learning from five inclusive education projects implemented under the Inclusive Futures programme across Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, Nepal, and Nigeria (2018–2025). It addresses three core themes: finding and enrolling children with disabilities, preparing schools to welcome them, and centring them in teaching. Central to project success was the involvement of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in all stages, from design to delivery and monitoring, ensuring relevance, sustainability, and a rights-based focus. The projects demonstrated that inclusive education interventions are more successful when embedded in national strategies, supported by multisectoral collaboration. Despite persistent barriers, the projects demonstrated that low-cost, scalable strategies can improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities.