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bicusa.org/IDBindigenous Indigenous Peoples and the IDB Overview Background Updates Resources Contacts RSS Update \| 14 November 2008 BICECA Monthly Bulletin - November 2008 In this edition you will find the following articles: 1) Change and Continuity for the BICECA website; 2) Colombia: Pasto Mocoa Highway - IDB Commitment to Sustainability under Scrutiny; 3) Perú: The restoration of the rights of indigenous peoples has a long way to go; 4) Ecuador: Big Push for Manta-Manaos Corridor. Read more Update \| 29 September 2008 BICECA Quarterly Bulletin - Sept. 2008 In this edition you will find the following article: IIRSA CCT Meeting on Infrastructure and the Amazon: IIRSA’s future in doubt (also in Spanish on our Spanish language page) Read more Update \| 17 September 2008 Masacre de 30 campesinos a manos de civicos en Pando, Bolivia En un acto de lo mas violento en la historia de la democracia de Bolivia, una campaña realizada por los Prefectos de la oposición en el país intentaron desestabilizar el gobierno de Evo Morales, quitando la vida a 30 personas y dejando varias docenas más heridas en la provincia Amazónica de Pando. La mayoría de los gobiernos regionales expresan su condena, Estados Unidos está silencioso. Read more Update \| 15 September 2008 El BID rechaza el dialogo con sociedad civil El Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) desestimó una propuesta de la sociedad civil para realizar un seminario conjunto sobre infraestructura y mecanismos de planificación sostenibles en el Amazonas. Dicho seminario se proponía para la próxima reunión que el Banco desarrollará con la sociedad civil en Montevideo, Uruguay, el 16 y 17 de Octubre. Por muchos motivos la relación del BID con la sociedad civil ha caído a su nivel más bajo. Read more Update \| 12 September 2008 Perú: La restitución de los derechos de los nativos tiene un largo camino por recorrer Si bien los pueblos originarios de Perú han logrado que el Congreso de la República derogue los decretos legislativos N° 1015 y N° 1073, todavía la protección de sus derechos y sus tierras no está completamente asegurada. Read more Press Release \| 7 April 2008 Record 2007 IDB lending comes at expense of environment, communities As the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today announced record lending of $9.6 billion in 2007, environmental and human rights groups warned that the milestone had come at the expense of the environment and communities. Read more Update \| 4 April 2008 IDB Watch A publication of civil society groups working to reform the Inter-American Development Bank. Read more Press Release \| 3 April 2008 Unaccountable and unsustainable, IDB champions corporate interests at expense of citizens Bank ignores climate change and development indicators as estimated 250 million Latin Americans live in poverty despite near half-century of lending. Read more Update \| 3 April 2008 Indigenous peoples neglected by realigned IDB As a result of the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) recent realignment, indigenous issues are now demoted within a Bank that touts its credentials for social inclusion. Read more Update \| 20 September 2007 UN adopts Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples On September 13th, after over 20 years of negotiations, the United Nations General Assembly finally adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The international declaration sets a higher standard for international financial institutions (IFIs) to ensure safeguards and strengthen their policies on indigenous peoples. Read more Press Release \| 19 March 2007 IDB debate on social inclusion excludes critics The IDB has banned a prominent Guatemalan Bishop and a group of indigenous leaders from participating in its annual meeting in Guatemala City. Read more Update \| 26 October 2005 Civil Society Action is Critical for Establishing Strong Safeguard Policies at the Inter-American Development Bank Look at the latest versions of the IDB's environmental and indigenous peoples' policies, which have been finally made publicly available. Read more to learn about the current stance within the IDB that is stalling the further strengthening and approval of these important tools. Read more Press Release \| 19 September 2005 New IDB Indigenous People's Policy to be presented to Board: Read a Press Release and Civil Society Letters on the Rushed Process Read the press release and letters written by the Indian Law Resource Center and learn more about the controversial consultation process and rushed outreach for the new IDB Indigenous People's Policy Read more Update \| 14 June 2005 Civil Society Guide to IFI Policy Reviews now available Read more Update \| 12 October 2004 Indigenous organizations of Colombia reject IDB consultation process Indigenous people present a declaration (in Spanish) to the IDB regarding the formulation of its indigenous peoples policy and strategic framework. Read more Update \| 18 August 2004 ILRC comments on IDB Indigenous Peoples Policy Profile Indian Law Resource Center submits "Ten Critical Points" on the IDB Policy Profile. Calls for fairness in consultations. Read more Update \| 3 May 2004 BIC Update on the IDB Indigenous Peoples Policy, May 3, 2004 Indigenous representatives from the Americas met with President Iglesias on April 27 to discuss proposed consultations on an Indigenous Peoples Policy and Framework. Read more Update \| 13 April 2004 IDB and civil society groups discuss Indigenous Peoples Policy at March 2004 Annual Meetings in Lima Representatives from Amazon Alliance and other indigenous organizations presented a letter to IDB management proposing specific minimum steps necessary for a successful policy consultation. Read more Update \| 8 March 2004 Update on IDB indigenous peoples policy Indigenous Peoples Policy Profile mentions many of the key points indigenous peoples have been asking for. Read more Update \| 23 January 2004 Inter-American Development Bank accepts demand for Indigenous Peoples Policy In February 2004 the IDB is set to begin consultations of a draft indigenous policy together with an indigenous peoples framework. This is the direct result of pressure from indigenous communities who insist on a strong instrument to protect their rights in the face of an increase in the infrastructure portfolio at the IDB. Read more Print this page Email this page		Search Key Issues Accountability Debt Energy & Extractive Industries Environmental & Social Policies IFI Governance Infrastructure Trade Transparency U.S. Government Oversight Stay Informed! Sign up for our e-newsletters. SignUp

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