The Human Resources Challenge to Community Based Rehabilitation: The Need for a Scientific, Systematic and Coordinated Global Response

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Alternative Responses to the Human Resource Challenge for CBR

“…In general however, the preceding article (Mannan et al, 2012) is a welcome publication which introduces an urgently needed debate regarding the nature of staffing, roles, functions, and scope of CBR workers. In an era where there is increasing focus on meeting the needs and aspirations of people with disabilities through mainstream (development) agencies, services, institutions and resources, such questions of staffing are crucial.…”

“…First, the underlying questions raised by Mannan et al (2012) warrant consideration. To illustrate, using terminology from such organisational and management approaches as they recommend, it may be observed that a key focus of the Mannan et al (2012) article is the "supply" side of the human resource issue in CBR.…”

“…To illustrate, using terminology from such organisational and management approaches as they recommend, it may be observed that a key focus of the Mannan et al (2012) article is the "supply" side of the human resource issue in CBR. They highlight the concerns of managers, policy-makers, providers, experts, governments and non-government organisations.…”

“…Ideally, the full range of these dimensions will be acknowledged in a human resource conceptualisation for CBR. Mannan et al ( 2012) also constructively refer to the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) (UN, 2007). Indeed, this document should inform thinking and research about human resources in CBR, and orient researchers, managers, policy-makers and planners to the centrality of human rights for people with disabilities.…”

“…The previous article in this issue, by Mannan, MacLachlan and McAuliffe ( 2012), highlights a fundamentally important point of consideration for all those with an interest in CBR and Inclusive Development. The article draws on a number of key international documents for its background and argues for a new cadre of rehabilitation personnel for CBR, with a new skill-set.…”