Indigenous Peoples Policy

In 1982, the World Bank became the first multilateral financial institution to establish a safeguards policy on Indigenous Peoples. The current Indigenous Peoples policy (endorsed by the Bank’s Board of Executive Directors in May 2005) recognizes that the distinct identities and cultures of Indigenous Peoples are inextricably linked to the lands on which they live and the natural resources on which they depend.

The policy requires client governments to seek broad community support of Indigenous Peoples through a process of free, prior, and informed consultation before deciding on development projects affecting Indigenous Peoples.

The policy requires that Indigenous Peoples benefit from the commercial development of natural resources.

Operational Policy and Bank Procedure on Indigenous Peoples (OP/BP 4.10)

OP 4.10 - Indigenous Peoples
Annex A - Social Assessment
Annex B - Indigenous Peoples Plan
Annex C - Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework