Conclusion
There is no one checklist for steps our community can take to have its right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent
respected. Every community is different and the contexts in which we live are different in terms of laws, how much
access to information we have, which companies we are dealing with, and other factors. Make no mistake, FPIC will
not be easy to achieve.
But there are new supports under international law and in Guyana that were not there a few years ago. There are
also companies who are starting to recognise that conflicts with Indigenous People only cost them — cost them
money because of delays, cost them problems with the law, and cost them by making them look bad to their
investors and people in other communities where they want to do business.
We have a chance to use these openings to strengthen respect for our rights, the way we make decisions, and our
plans for the future. The lessons shared in this guide have helped other Indigenous Peoples. They could also be
useful to our community!
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