In 2012, RESOLVE, Newmont, BG Group, Oxfam and other companies and civil society organizations established the FPIC Solutions Dialogue to learn from site-based experience, work together on test cases, and develop guidance and tools to help operationalize FPIC in practice. Newmont offered the experience at its Merian Mine in Suriname as an opportunity to gain new insights, identify lessons, and improve practice, with a focus on implementation. RESOLVE convened an Expert Advisory Panel to look at issues relevant to operationalizing FPIC at Merian. This report\u2019s primary purpose is to serve as a resource for FPIC Dialogue members, Newmont, and the others interested in operationalizing FPIC. It is a snapshot, not an exhaustive, in-depth analysis. The report\u2019s strength lies in its ability to draw on the different experiences and orientations of the panelists \u2013 law, social science, human rights, advocacy, policy, and community engagement. The Panel worked closely with Newmont but had independence with regard to findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lessons from the report have been, and will continue to be, discussed with members of FPIC Solutions Dialogue. RESOLVE is hopeful that the information provided in the report \u2013 positive examples and challenges \u2013 will stimulate discussion among Dialogue members that leads to the development of additional guidance for companies, communities and governments. It was an honor to work together as a Panel, and with those who participated from Newmont, the Pamaka Negotiating Committee established by Pamaka leaders, and community members who welcomed us during our visit. The Panel is also grateful to our local translation team, who helped us to listen and learn. Deanna Kemp is owed a debt of gratitude for her willingness to take the lead pen, and present the ideas we shared in our drafts and discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n