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indigenous peoples

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there are over 370 million, living in more than 90 countries, accounting for 5 percent of the world population, but constituting 15 percent of the poor.

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Indigenous Peoples are custodians of native seeds, traditional knowledge and biodiversity.

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FAO recognizes indigenous peoples as fundamental partners in development.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) promotes the United Nations’ core principles and encourages the respect of human rights including the right to self-determination in  development

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The FAO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples builds on this – by calling for Free Prior and Informed Consent – (FPIC).

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FPIC is a participatory process enabling indigenous peoples to have a say in interventions that may affect their lives.

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This means granting or denying consent, but only after receiving the information about the intervention

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well in advance, in a culturally appropriate way, and prior to authorizing and starting any activity

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Indigenous peoples collectively decide free of coercion, violence and manipulation

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knowing that if consent is given,  it can be also withdrawn at any stage

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Free Prior and Informed Consent also enables indigenous peoples to participate and negotiate the conditions under which the intervention is designed,

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implemented, monitored and evaluated

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To facilitate a common approach to FPIC, FAO and its partners have designed a practical manual
with six key steps to follow along the project cycle

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steps for ensuring that equal consideration is given to all members of the community.

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FAO training on FPIC comprises webinars and e-learning; and face to face activities

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Implementing Free, Prior and Informed Consent and working with indigenous peoples from the beginning of the intervention

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gives project managers knowledge to improve understanding of  indigenous communities

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to build trust and to ensure the sustainability and ownership of the intervention

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But above all, it recognizes the positive impact that comes from making sure

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that the voices of indigenous women, men, youth and elders are also heard and respected