Resources
The FPIC Solutions Dialogue brings NGOs and companies together with Indigenous communities and independent experts, for candid and open discussions about challenges and promising approaches for implementing FPIC. Participants share real-world case studies, identify lessons learned and successful approaches, and collaboratively explore how to navigate difficult scenarios.
The Dialogue also draws lessons from pilot projects conducted by participants with advice and input from others in the Dialogue. The Secretariat, RESOLVE, periodically conducts research at the direction of the Dialogue.
Our reports, meeting summaries, and reports from pilot projects can be found below. We have also included links to resources from other organizations which you may find useful in learning about and implementing FPIC.
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Policy Context
Free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) is a right of Indigenous peoples, recognized under international law, which derives from the right of self-determination; the right to freely pursue economic, social,...
2017 FPIC Dialogue Member Meeting Executive Summary
On April 18-19, 2017, thirty-three leaders from oil and gas and mining companies and civil society organizations met at RESOLVE’s office in Washington, D.C. for the fourth meeting of the...
2018 FPIC Dialogue Member Meeting Executive Summary
On May 21-22, 2018, thirty leaders from extractive sector companies and civil society organizations met at RESOLVE’s office in Washington, D.C. for the fifth meeting of the Free, Prior, and...
2019 FPIC Dialogue Member Meeting Executive Summary
Members of the FPIC Solutions Dialogue met on February 12-13, 2019 in Washington, DC, for the Dialogue’s 6th annual member meeting. Themes and highlights from the meeting appear in this...
FPIC within a human rights framework: Lessons from a Suriname case study
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...
From Rights to Results
From Rights to Results examines the context, content, and functioning of agreements that companies establish with Indigenous communities for mining and oil and gas projects. It is based on interviews...
Inclusivity and Gender in FPIC
Inclusivity can positively impact all elements of an extractive project – reinforcing a respectful and equitable work environment, supporting the ability of all community members to communicate their concerns and...
Why Governments and Companies Should Respect FPIC
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), specifies that Indigenous peoples have the right to free, prior, and informed consent with regard to their lands, culture,...
The Spirit of FPIC
FPIC means that community decisions about prospective development are: FREE from coercion and manipulation by third parties such as governments, companies, political parties, and NGOs. Also free from manipulation by...
Agreements
By setting out the respective roles and responsibilities of companies and communities, agreements are a central part of FPIC implementation. Agreements can set out a mutually agreed basis for realistic...
Negotiations in the Indigenous World
Dr. Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh’s research reviews agreement outcomes based on analysis of 45 negotiations between Aboriginal peoples and mining companies across Australia. It also includes detailed case studies of four negotiations...
Agreements and Community Outcomes
What constitutes a “good” agreement for Indigenous peoples dealing with extractive industries? Why are some agreements so much better than others? And how can outcomes be improved for Indigenous peoples...
Community Protocols
Community protocols articulate the decision-making processes of an indigenous community clarify the protocol for how a company or government should approach a request for consent. Natural Justice worked with regional...
Why Agreements Matter
This document contains a “How to guide” outlining key elements of agreements, good practices for inclusive engagement in agreement-making, and practical guidance for planning for successful implementation and monitoring.
ICMM Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide
The International Council on Mining and Metals has produced this “Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide” which shares good practices for planning, preparing, and resourcing for closure throughout the life of...
Social Aspects of Mine Closures
The University of Queensland, with several industry partners, has formed a three-year consortium to research the social, political, economic, and dynamics associated with mine closure and related transitions for communities. Dr. Deanna Kemp provided a webinar overview of social aspects of closure to the FPIC Dialogue in September 2019. You may view a recording of the presentation here:… Read More
Agreements and Community Outcomes
What constitutes a “good” agreement for Indigenous peoples dealing with extractive industries? Why are some agreements so much better than others? And how can outcomes be improved for Indigenous peoples...
Negotiations in the Indigenous World
Dr. Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh’s research reviews agreement outcomes based on analysis of 45 negotiations between Aboriginal peoples and mining companies across Australia. It also includes detailed case studies of four negotiations...
Community Protocols
Community protocols articulate the decision-making processes of an indigenous community clarify the protocol for how a company or government should approach a request for consent. Natural Justice worked with regional...
Why Agreements Matter
This document contains a “How to guide” outlining key elements of agreements, good practices for inclusive engagement in agreement-making, and practical guidance for planning for successful implementation and monitoring.
FPIC within a human rights framework: Lessons from a Suriname case study
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...
From Rights to Results
From Rights to Results examines the context, content, and functioning of agreements that companies establish with Indigenous communities for mining and oil and gas projects. It is based on interviews...
Social Aspects of Mine Closures
The University of Queensland, with several industry partners, has formed a three-year consortium to research the social, political, economic, and dynamics associated with mine closure and related transitions for communities. Dr. Deanna Kemp provided a webinar overview of social aspects of closure to the FPIC Dialogue in September 2019. You may view a recording of the presentation here:… Read More
Agreements and Community Outcomes
What constitutes a “good” agreement for Indigenous peoples dealing with extractive industries? Why are some agreements so much better than others? And how can outcomes be improved for Indigenous peoples...
ICMM Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide
The International Council on Mining and Metals has produced this “Integrated Mine Closure Practice Guide” which shares good practices for planning, preparing, and resourcing for closure throughout the life of...
Negotiations in the Indigenous World
Dr. Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh’s research reviews agreement outcomes based on analysis of 45 negotiations between Aboriginal peoples and mining companies across Australia. It also includes detailed case studies of four negotiations...
Sustainable Mining: Putting Gender on the Agenda
With the Melbourne Business School, Oxfam Australia hosted their seventh Sustainable Mining Symposium focusing on gender in the extractives industries. Participants discussed the gendered impacts of the extractives industries in...
Community Protocols
Community protocols articulate the decision-making processes of an indigenous community clarify the protocol for how a company or government should approach a request for consent. Natural Justice worked with regional...
Why Agreements Matter
This document contains a “How to guide” outlining key elements of agreements, good practices for inclusive engagement in agreement-making, and practical guidance for planning for successful implementation and monitoring.
Mining and local-level development: Examining the gender dimensions of agreements between companies and communities
This research considers gender issues associated with negotiating and implementing agreements between local communities and Australian mining companies.
A Guide to Gender Impact Assessment for the Extractive Industries
This document is a guide to mining, oil and gas companies in how to undertake gender impact assessments. It includes topics of key principles and approaches to gender impact assessment,...
Why Gender Matters
Rio Tinto’s 2010 report on gender considerations, “Why Gender Matters”, is a resource guide on the gendered impacts of mining, including with regard to negotiations and consultations, socioeconomic and environmental...
Women’s Absence, Women’s Power
This article draws from Dr. O’Faircheallaigh’s direct experience supporting negotiated agreements between indigenous communities and companies in Australia and Canada, reflecting on the role of women in negotiations, specific conditions...
Sin mujeres indígenas, ¡NO! Aproximaciones sde la implementación de la consulta previa, libre e informada en la industria extractiva en el Perú
In partnership with Oxfam Peru, the National Organization of Andean and Amazonian Women in Peru (ONAMIAP) designed and implemented research on indigenous women’s involvement in extractives industry consultation processes in...
A Fair Share for Women: Toward More Equitable Land Compensation and Resettlement in Tanzania and Mozambique
Based on research in Tanzania and Mozambique, this paper offers recommendations for governments, companies, and civil society to improve gender equity in commercial land acquisitions.
Child Rights Toolkit: Integrating Child Rights in Development Cooperation
This guide seeks to provide guidance to non-experts on “how to operationalize international commitments on child rights within different phases and sectors…and how to support partner governments in implementing their...