FPIC and the Extractive Industries: A Guide to Applying the Spirit of Free, Prior and Informed Consent in Industrial Projects (IIED, 2013)

Description

Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) refers to the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples to be consulted in the planning and negotiations of industry activities, which may have a significant impact on their lives and environment. This Guide outlines a framework tohelp companies develop and applythe FPIC principles and thereby facilitate more sustainable and socially acceptable policies and practices.