This report focuses on five priority assistive products. Moreover, the report focuses on assistive products that meet WHO assistive product specifications [11]. This excludes low- quality products, which are prevalent in LMICs.
The suppliers in this report are mainly those currently exporting to or interested in LMIC markets. Suppliers primarily focus on domestic or high-income markets are not captured as they do not prioritize products tailored to LMIC needs.
Most data are based on self-reports from suppliers who participated in the survey and interviews. These data have not been independently verified, so readers are advised to carefully interpret the information.
Given that spectacles are not classified as assistive products in China, the spectacles suppliers participating in the survey are limited compared to the large supplier base in the country. The team has tried to identify those interested in and capable of LMIC sales through desktop research and interviews, but readers are advised to interpret the findings with this context in mind.
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