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Multilateral Development Banks

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) and some national development banks play a central role in the approval of large-scale development projects, such as dams and forestry initiatives, which have had devastating effects on indigenous peoples and other local communities.
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Tools for Communities

Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Development: Protecting our Rights. How can we make sure that development initiatives are really sustainable and bring positive results for the well-being of indigenous communities? One of the best strategies we can use is to demand that all development initiatives respect our human rights. This guide is designed to help indigenous peoples understand what our rights are and what obligations the governments, agencies, and businesses that finance development projects have when they impact indigenous lands and communities.

View the guide online
Download a printable version (print double-sided, duplexing on the short edge, and fold in half)