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Free, Prior and Informed Consent
FPIC is a dynamic, robust and ongoing process of communication and meaningful participation that provides Indigenous Peoples a voice at every decision-making stage of development, planning and implementation for projects that affect them (including changes to projects, expansions, and associated infrastructure development).
- Development of FPIC policies and strategies that align with international standards
- Rights-holder and community mapping and understanding the local FPIC context
- Regulation mapping to identify the FPIC frameworks in specific companies, helping companies understand their obligations under local law
- Use and benchmarking of the FPIC-360° Tool with international standards; financial institution safeguards and reporting requirements.
- Tailored FPIC workshops and training sessions
- Development of community engagement strategies
- Integration of FPIC indicators into internal stakeholder management and community engagement systems
- Identification of local experts who can support FPIC implementation
- Evidence and information gathering – interviews, site visits, documentation review
- Verification of evidence provided by project proponents, and recommendations for next steps
- Identification and development of mitigation measures for areas of improvement
The FPIC-360° Tool
FPIC-360° is the first Tool to democratise the design, implementation and monitoring of the FPIC process for all project stakeholders. It was developed by TDi’s sister organisation, Equitable Origin, in conjunction with TDi Sustainability and other partners.
The FPIC-360° Tool is founded on the premise that FPIC can only be conducted responsibly and successfully if the Indigenous Peoples affected by a proposed project are co-owners and implementers of the entire process, from design, through implementation and monitoring phases.
The tool:
- Facilitates monitoring of FPIC processes and provides an interface for managing evidence and documentation in support of the process
- Provides a step-by-step educational resource and roadmap for implementation
- Facilitates gathering and archiving of verifiable evidence from multiple sources
- Enables dialogue between relevant parties in the FPIC process, increasing community participation
The FPIC-360° Tool has been referenced in multiple standards and guidance documents including Copper Mark, PlanetGOLD, UNDP, USAID, and EBRD.
The TDi team can support your organisation with implementation of the FPIC-360° Tool – get in touch to find out more
Free, Prior and Informed Consent
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FPIC | Explainer
Watch TDi Associate Consultant, Kaki Comer, speak about Free, Prior and Informed Consent
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