The importance of disability inclusion
Disability-inclusive procurement and the Sustainable Procurement Framework At UNOPS, the guidance provided in the UNOPS Procurement Manual and the Sustainable Procurement Framework enables disability-inclusive procurement by: Including disability-inclusive criteria or considerations in tenders Ensuring compliance with the requirements of our supplier sustainability programme, DRiVE, which ensures a disability-inclusive supply chain through risk management and supplier development Supporting supplier diversity and social inclusion initiatives such as UNOPS Possibilities, which engages with disability-inclusive suppliers through capacity-building events Further guidance is provided in the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy Guidelines Indicator 8 .