The Global Policy & Inclusion Convening (G-PIC)

An Initiative of Prada Uzodimma


Advancing dialogue on education, disability inclusion, and public policy

Edition 1 Highlights Join Future Updates

About G-PIC

The Global Policy & Inclusion Convening (G-PIC) is a policy dialogue platform established to facilitate high-level discussion on the intersection of education equity, disability inclusion, and public policy.

As global frameworks increasingly recognise the rights of persons with disabilities, significant gaps remain between legal commitments and practical implementation; particularly within education systems.

G-PIC brings together academics, policy practitioners, development actors, and civil society leaders to examine how disability inclusion and education equity can be embedded as core governance priorities, and translated into meaningful institutional change.

The convening is designed as a neutral platform for evidence-based dialogue, cross-sector engagement, and global knowledge exchange, with a particular emphasis on amplifying perspectives from the Global South.

Why This Matters

Despite growing global commitments to inclusive education and disability rights, many systems continue to face challenges in implementation, coordination, and accountability.

Addressing these gaps requires sustained dialogue between research, policy, and practice.

G-PIC was established to contribute to this conversation by creating a space where ideas, evidence, and experience can inform more effective policy outcomes.

Edition 1/2026

Theme:

Education Equity & Disability Inclusion as Public Policy:

From Law to Implementation

This inaugural dialogue examined how disability inclusion can move from legal frameworks to effective implementation within education systems.

Featured Speakers
Dr Tom Shakespeare

Dr Tom
Shakespeare

Professor of Disability Research,
University of East Anglia

Lisa Lamont Adams

Lisa Lamont
Adams

Senior Gender Justice and Disability Rights Leader

Mushegh Hovsepyan

Mushegh
Hovsepyan

President, Disability Rights Agenda
UNDP Social Inclusion Consultant


Convener
Prada Uzodimma

Prada
Uzodimma

Legal Practitioner | Doctoral Researcher
Policy & Inclusion Leader

Convener's Note

Good afternoon and welcome to the inaugural edition of the Global Policy & Inclusion Convening, or G-PIC.

I'm Prada Uzodimma, and it is my pleasure to convene this dialogue and to welcome all of you joining us from different parts of the world.

G-PIC was established to create a space for thoughtful policy dialogue on issues at the intersection of inclusion, governance, and social justice. While global frameworks increasingly recognise the rights of persons with disabilities, the gap between policy commitments and implementation remains a significant challenge across many education systems.

Today's discussion focuses on the theme "Education Equity and Disability Inclusion as Public Policy: From Law to Implementation." The goal of this conversation is to move beyond broad commitments and explore what practical steps are required to translate disability rights and inclusive education policies into real institutional change.

I am particularly delighted to be joined by three distinguished speakers who bring complementary perspectives from academia, global development policy, and disability rights advocacy.

Over the next 90 minutes, we will explore some of the key challenges and opportunities in advancing inclusive education systems, and we will also open the conversation to questions from our audience.

Thank you all for joining us, and I look forward to a rich and thoughtful discussion.

Format

Virtual Global Policy Dialogue

Registrations

175

Active Participants

60+

Reach

Participants from multiple countries

Join Future Updates Stay connected
with G-PIC

Key Discussion Areas

Key themes from the GPIC discussion included:

• A dialogue centered on why a significant "gap" remains despite countries ratifying disability rights frameworks.
• Panelists identified specific infrastructure and systemic issues that prevent effective implementation.
• The conversation challenged traditional metrics of "success" in education.
• The convening addressed how disability intersects with other social factors.
• Speakers proposed high-priority shifts for the future.

Edition 1 Highlights

Photos and videos from the inaugural G-PIC convening.

Event Recording

Photo Gallery

Who Should Attend

This convening is designed for:

Policymakers and government officials
Academics and researchers
Development organisations and NGOs
Disability rights advocates
Education policy professionals
Students and professionals in public policy and development

Stay Connected with G-PIC

Receive updates on future editions and upcoming policy dialogues.

Your information will be kept confidential and used only for G-PIC updates.

About the Convener

Prada Uzodimma is a legal practitioner, doctoral researcher, and social impact leader working at the intersection of law, governance, education equity, and disability inclusion.

Through G-PIC, she seeks to create a platform for global dialogue that bridges research, policy, and implementation.