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What does 'free' refer to in the context of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)?

Consent given under community expectations

Consent given with external pressure but without manipulation

Consent given after negotiation and compromise

Consent given voluntarily and without coercion, intimidation or manipulation (correct)

Which elements qualify and set the conditions of consent as a decision-making process?

Free, prior and informed (correct)

Negotiation, consultation and agreement

Community, coercion and manipulation

Expectations, timelines and compromise

According to the text, what does 'informed' refer to in FPIC?

Based on information provided by external parties

Based on historical information

Based on general information about the project

Based on accurate, timely and sufficient information provided in a culturally appropriate way (correct)

What was endorsed by the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) at its Fourth Session in 2005?

A common understanding of free, prior and informed consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for the FPIC process?

Control over the process, timeline, and decision-making structure Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of the FPIC process in terms of information?

Accessibility, clarity, and cultural appropriateness of proposed activities' information Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of consent in the FPIC process?

Collective decision reached through customary decision-making processes Signup and view all the answers

What does FPIC not involve in terms of coercion and rewards?

Coercion, bias, conditions, bribery, or rewards Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for seeking consent in the FPIC process?

Sufficiently in advance, not just when approval is needed Signup and view all the answers

What does FPIC respect in relation to the affected communities?

Expression of rights to self-determination, lands, resources, territories, and culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of FPIC as a decision-making process?

Given or withheld in phases over specific periods for distinct stages or phases of the project activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal approach to disclosing project terms in the FPIC process?

In the local language, involving all community members, and allowing sufficient time for discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of rights-holders in establishing the decision-making timeline in the FPIC process?

Establishing the decision-making timeline Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible outcome of the consent in the FPIC process?

Yes, No, or Yes with conditions, given or withheld in phases over specific periods of time Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the FPIC process in relation to project phases?

Given or withheld in phases over specific periods for distinct stages or phases of the project activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the FPIC process in relation to external influences?

Must be free from coercion, bias, conditions, bribery, or rewards Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) Principles

Rights-holders have control over the process, timeline, and decision-making structure for FPIC.
FPIC process must be free from coercion, bias, conditions, bribery, or rewards.
Consent must be sought sufficiently in advance, not just when approval is needed.
Information on proposed activities should be accessible, clear, and culturally appropriate.
The decision-making timeline established by the rights-holders must be respected.
Consent is a collective decision reached through the customary decision-making processes of the affected Indigenous Peoples or communities.
It can be a "Yes," a "No," or a "Yes with conditions," and can be given or withheld in phases over specific periods of time.
True FPIC process means disclosing project terms in the local language, involving all community members, and allowing sufficient time for discussion.
FPIC must respect the expression of rights to self-determination, lands, resources, territories, and culture.
FPIC is not a one-off process but is given or withheld in phases over specific periods for distinct stages or phases of the project activities.

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Test your knowledge of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles with this quiz. Learn about the rights of Indigenous Peoples, the decision-making process, and the key elements of seeking consent for proposed activities.