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Indigenous Peoples Participation The GEF Small Grants Programme Experience

Indigenous Peoples Participation The GEF Small Grants Programme Experience. Philip Balderamos, Belize June 17 th , 2009. Objective. To share SGP experiences of working with IPs including challenges, successes, lessons learned and recommendations. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION. Background on IPs

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Indigenous Peoples Participation The GEF Small Grants Programme Experience

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  1. Indigenous Peoples Participation The GEF Small Grants Programme Experience Philip Balderamos, Belize June 17th, 2009

  2. Objective To share SGP experiences of working with IPs including challenges, successes, lessons learned and recommendations

  3. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION • Background on IPs • Overview of SGP projects funded to IPs in Belize • Approaches, Challenges, Successes Lessons Learned • Recommendations 3

  4. GEF SGP Corporate programme of the GEF Launched in 1992 Implemented by UNDP and executed by UNOPS Operates in 120 countries Aims to secure Global Environmental Benefits in the GEF focal areas through community-based initiatives and actions

  5. IPs in the Caribbean ILO Convention 169 and UN Declaration of the rights of IPs Retain some or all of their own social, economic, cultural and political institutions (Cultural manifestation) Guardians of Forests and Marine Resources

  6. IPs in Belize Belize is unique in having 2 sets of IPs Maya (Meso-American Region) Garifuna (Caribbean Region) Belize is a meeting place for these two groups

  7. Issues affecting IPs Land Rights Poverty and Unemployment Out/In Migration Loss of Cultural Identity/Language Representation?

  8. OVERVIEW OF PROJECTS FUNDED TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Weaknesses 8

  9. OVERVIEW OF FUNDING TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Weaknesses 9

  10. Types of Project fundedto IPs Co-management of protected areas Community based tourism/Community Conservation Area Traditional handicraft and basketwork Honey, organic cacao and medicinal plants Community protection of coastal/marine resources Solar powered community internet cafe

  11. APPROACHES Guidance note to all SGP countries from CPMT on Improving access to SGP funding for IPs (2005) IPs Focal Point included on NSC IPs prioritized in Country Programme Strategy Use of Flipchart/Almanario, Photo Proposal or Video Proposal? Use of Planning Grant mechanism for project preparation Community Consultations and Learning Exchange Visits

  12. SUCCESSES Establishment and Co-management of protected areas Empowering and Involving Mayan women in decision making Revitalization of honey production Strengthened livelihoods and reduced habitat loss Upscaling of SGP Project to Medium Size Project (MSP)

  13. Involved land acquisition, capacity building and landscape management Strong community participation, ownership, commitment and leadership Support by other in-country partners Inputs from international partner (FFI) Negotiations and advocacy UPSCALING

  14. CHALLENGES and CONSTRAINTS Geographic location Communication/Coordination Lack of Capacity and Accountability Gender Issues, Leadership, Ownership, Continuity and Sustainability Conflicts (Internal and External)

  15. LESSONS LEARNT Long-term partnering is necessary Incorporate capacity building and skills training in projects Provide training in conflict resolution and moral leadership. Provide continuous monitoring & ongoing guidance and support

  16. LESSONS LEARNT Be flexible during project implementation Maintain regular and open communication Conduct learning exchanges between groups Ensure community receives benefits from the project Respect cultural values and incorporate traditional knowledge in projects

  17. RECOMMENDATIONS Weaknesses • Recognize and prioritize IPs & Vulnerable Communities • Adopt and utilize new approaches and proposal formats • Engage and involve other partners with technical expertise • Incorporate traditional knowledge in projects to enhance ownership and acceptance • Include capacity building training and skills development in all projects 18

  18. Soundtrack from Andy Palacio’s WÁTINA CD THANK YOU

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