Development (rural), failure to involve indigenous people
In formulation of laws and policies dealing with resource management

Type of entry: Potential Violation

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Related Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural areas
  • Special groups

See ESC right:

Social development

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

01(2): All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.


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