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BrochureFree, Prior and Informed Consent
A successful process of dialogue and co-decision-making with and for Panama’s indigenous peoples
2020Also available in:
The Panama Country Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has promoted several initiatives with and for the country's indigenous peoples. These initiatives, thanks to their scaling-up and coordination, have given shape to FAO’s Indigenous Agenda in the country, helping to develop the economic basis of the Comprehensive Development Plan for the Indigenous Peoples of Panama. In this context, FAO is executing a project to support 19 communities belonging to six of the seven existing indigenous peoples in the country, which is financed by the Ministry of Government (MINGOB), with the support of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) and the participation of the 12 indigenous congresses and councils. This initiative aims to improve food security and reduce poverty in the participating communities, with a focus on cultural and environmental sustainability. To ensure the successful implementation of the project, an inclusive and participatory consultation process, with respectful dialogue, has been developed from its inception based on the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). It is this process and its results that are described in this document, in order to share the lessons learned and promote its replication. -
Corporate general interestBeyond 20 years of the Voluntary Guidelines for Right to Food: Progress and Emerging Challenges for Indigenous Peoples
Technical brief 2025
2025Also available in:
No results found.Despite major achievements to uphold the international human rights frameworks and the reinforced legal protection of Indigenous Peoples as a historically marginalized group, their rights continue to be threatened worldwide despite being enshrined in the 1989 ILO Convention 169 and the 2007 UNDRIP. While international frameworks affirm Indigenous Peoples’ rights, their implementation and protection at the national level often fall short. This growing gap between international commitments and national implementation, driven by legal obstacles, data invisibility, lack of political will, and continued violations of collective land and territorial rights undermines Indigenous Peoples’ right to food.Indigenous Peoples’ right to food cannot be ensured without holding states and corporations accountable for the violations of Indigenous Peoples’ rights, including FPIC. It cannot be ensured without recognizing their sovereignty, identity, their special relationship with their lands, territories and natural resources, as well as the relevance of Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems as holistic systems that integrate the food triad (right to food, food security and food sovereignty).This policy brief reviews developments over the past two decades, assesses the persisting challenges for Indigenous Peoples to feed themselves with dignity, and clarifies the specific content of the right to food for Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing its collective nature and cultural dimension as key distinctive features. It calls for human rights-based policy actions to overcome persisting challenges to the realization of Indigenous Peoples’ right to adequate food. It also explores how the violations of Indigenous Peoples’ collective and individual rights, affects the realization of their right to adequate food. -
Manual / guideEnvironmental and Social Standard (ESS 8): Indigenous Peoples
Framework for Environmental and Social Management guidance note
2025Also available in:
No results found.Environmental and Social Standard (ESS) 8 focuses on protecting the rights and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, who are often marginalized and vulnerable due to their cultural, social and economic status. It emphasizes the importance of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) for any FAO projects affecting Indigenous communities. ESS 8 ensures that projects respect their rights to land, culture and livelihoods, and aims to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts on their traditional lands and resources.The standard promotes the full participation of Indigenous Peoples in development, ensuring their cultural identity and rights are preserved. It encourages the equitable distribution of benefits from FAO-supported activities, with a focus on gender equality, and supports the protection of cultural heritage. ESS 8 also stresses the importance of meaningful consultation and partnership with Indigenous communities, ensuring that their development aspirations are respected and integrated into project design and implementation.
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