286. Thus, in the social development sector, since the adoption of the National Social Protection Policy (PNPS) on 16 September 2011 on the basis of the principles of equity, social justice and the rights of both male and female citizens, national values of solidarity regarding priority actions have been promoted, including scaling up social safety nets, strengthening and establishment of social reintegration programmes for persons with disabilities. 287. The implementation of the recommendations of the forum on begging held in 2015 in various sectors resulted, among others, in the determination of the authorities to combat the degrading social phenomena in general and begging in particular, as shown by the measures taken in June 2019 by the municipal authorities of the Niamey region in order to give effect to the legal ban on begging in public places. 288. The Economic and Social Development Plan (PDES) 2017-2021, some of the objectives of which are to strengthen the resilience of the social and economic development system, employment and reduction of inequalities, provides for specific actions aimed at vulnerable segments of the population (women, young people, persons with disabilities and older persons) particularly, through the improvement of social protection, the creation of income-generating activities and employment. 289. The PDES 2017-2021 took into consideration the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs), in particular support for actions of associations working to promote PWDs and the strengthening of rehabilitation programmes at the community level, the consolidation of the implementation of the CRPD and Ordinance No. 93-012 of 2 March 1993, determining the minimum rules on social protection for people with disabilities. 290. The continuation of the 3N Initiative (Nigeriens Feeding Nigeriens) the overall objective of which is to contribute to protecting Nigerien people from hunger and ensuring that the best possible conditions are made available for their full participation in national production and improvement in their incomes; thus, fully contributing to addressing the stigmatization of people with disabilities. 291. The adoption of Law No. 2018-022 of 27 April 2018 determining the fundamental principles of social protection, classifies people with disabilities as being part of vulnerable groups. 292. The draft bill on equality of opportunities and reintegration of people with disabilities was validated during a workshop held in Niamey in September 2018. It is currently in the process of adoption. 293. A repository has been designed containing a comprehensive inventory of legal and political instruments, international and national development plans and programmes on the promotion, protection and the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities; 294. On 9 November 2017, a Committee was established with a mandate to formulate a social reintegration strategy for persons with disabilities. 295. A government seminar held on 30 May 2018 on “Disability, Rights and Sustainable Development” was a real opportunity for the exchange of views on disability issues. In this regard, the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) were highlighted to members of government. Additionally, the status of implementation of the CRPD was reviewed with the participants. 66