Indigenous & Local Communities

Stakeholder mapping and needs assessment that identifies and addresses the specific community needs and priorities, and involves communities in project planning and implementation to ensure that their needs are met throughout the life of the project

Capacity building and training that enhances community participation and engagement in the project, and empowers communities to participate more effectively in implementation of project activities

Program design support and execution that respects the rights, traditional knowledge and governance systems in place, while working together

Fair, equitable and transparent revenue sharing that ensures benefits are shared equitably among the community, and that there is transparency including on financial terms

Gender-inclusive program design that ensures women and men are equally benefitting from the project and that they are able to participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives and management of natural resources

Monitoring social, environmental and economic impacts to ensure the project is continually benefiting communities against baseline social conditions and can be adjusted, as needed, to better meet communities’ needs