The initiative began following the launch of Malta's National Strategy on the rights of disabled persons, called "Freedom to Live." The Ministry of Inclusion’s Directorate for Disability Issues facilitated a working group from 2024 to address the strategy's objectives. This initiative aligns with UNCRPD Article 31 and SDG Target 17.18.

It addresses the problem of inaccurate disability-related statistics in Malta, which stems from underreporting or misreporting disabilities. Integrating various data sources and improving data collection processes aims to obtain more accurate, standardised, and comprehensive information to better understand the needs of persons with disabilities, allocate resources, and advise policymakers more effectively.