Informing Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Presented by Michael Dougherty, doctoral student in development studies. Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) is generally applied to indigenous peoples facing externally introduced, large-scale projects in their territory, such as dams and mines. Some scholars suggest that NGOs assume responsibility for facilitating FPIC on behalf of affected communities. As a policy construct, FPIC should be reevaluated. The presentation will be followed by discussion.