The annex documents the public sector demand landscape for the five priority assistive products (hearing aids, prostheses, spectacles, wheelchairs and digital assistive technologies) across 12 strategically selected countries. These countries were chosen to represent diverse geographies, varying levels of maturity in AT programmes, differing degrees of government involvement and distinct regulatory environments.
The annex examines each country’s regulatory framework, including policies, regulations and financing mechanisms, while also exploring its recent procurement activities related to the priority products. One should note that some information, such as procurement data, is only illustrative, as detailed volume figures are publicly available for just a few countries.
The annex is documented in a separate PDF and is available via the link here.