FPIC
EACOP Plan for Vulnerable Ethnic Groups Self-Identifying as Indigenous Peoples (FPIC Indigenous People)
The EACOP Plan for Vulnerable Ethnic Groups self-identifying as Indigenous Peoples was signed in September 2022 by EACOP, the traditional leaders of four Vulnerable Ethnic Groups self identifying as Indigenous Peoples affected by the EACOP Project, NGOs supporting these communities and expert advisers. It brings together in one document several years of dialogue with affected community members and their traditional leaders and describes the commitments EACOP has made to foster respect for the human rights, dignity and culture of Vulnerable Ethnic Groups self-identifying as Indigenous Peoples impacted by the Project.
Free Prior and Informed Consent Agreement signed With the AKIE Community (FPIC Akie Community)
In July 2022, EACOP and the representatives of the Akie community of Napilikunya Street, Kimana Village in Kiteto District, signed a Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) agreement, one of the first of its kind in Tanzania. This FPIC agreement is an expression of EACOP’s culturally appropriate engagement and impact management which respects national and international human rights’ standards. It is an expression of the community’s acceptance of and consent to EACOP activities in their community.
Free Prior and Informed Consent Agreement Signed With the Taturu Community (FPIC Taturu Community)
In March 2023, EACOP and the representatives of the Taturu community of Mwamayoka Street, lgunga District, signed a Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) agreement. This FPIC agreement is an expression of EACOP’s culturally appropriate engagement and impact management which respects national and international human rights’ standards. It is an expression of the community’s acceptance of and consent to EACOP activities in their community.