A Failure of Praxis: new article from Dr Matthew Storey
November 26, 2024
This new article by Dr Matthew Storey delves into the persistent challenge of implementing Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), a key principle of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
The article explores the question of why, despite widespread lip service being paid to the principle of Free Prior and Informed Consent under UNDRIP, it never seems to be actually implemented.
It starts by usefully listing the numerous authoritative statements and industry standards that acknowledge the importance of applying FPIC, particularly in the context of the resources industry. It then reviews several assessments about whether FPIC is actually being implemented.
The article examines several reasons why FPIC isn’t being implemented and suggests approaches to overcome this.
The article appears in the new (Open Access) Routledge Handbook on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement.
Download the entire Handbook here, including Dr Storey's chapter.
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