Indigenous Paradiplomacy and Orokawe Dam

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What is the primary target of the lobbying campaign mentioned?

The German government and the OvaHimba tribe

The Namibian government and the OvaTjimba tribe

The German government and the OvaZemba tribe

The German developmental agency GIZ and the Namibian government (correct)

Which declaration specifically addresses the resistance to the Orokawe dam?

OvaZemba Declaration

OvaHimba Declaration

Orokawe Declaration (correct)

Ovakangali Declaration

How many declarations embody the indigenous paradiplomacy efforts mentioned?

Four

Two

Three (correct)

Five

What main topics are addressed in the OvaZemba Declaration?

Indigenous rights and educational acknowledgment Signup and view all the answers

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What does ideational power primarily refer to?

The authority of certain ideas in structuring thought. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of background ideational processes?

They relate ideas to institutional structures. Signup and view all the answers

How do ideational power and depoliticization interact?

Depoliticization utilizes ideational power to silence debates. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the Gramscian notion of ideational power?

It emphasizes the importance of moral leadership in social groups. Signup and view all the answers

What role do operational environments play in ideational power?

They shape how ideas are perceived and act as constraints. Signup and view all the answers

What do Martin Carstensen and Vivien Schmidt conceptualize as ideational power?

The influence of actors on others' normative and cognitive beliefs Signup and view all the answers

How can ideational power be exercised according to Carstensen and Schmidt?

Through persuasion, imposition, or altering the ideational context Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of ideational power in relation to indigenous peoples and transboundary river basins?

It integrates human rights as normative elements in political contexts Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of beliefs that ideational power influences?

Normative and cognitive beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What implication does the expanded understanding of ideational powers have for policy formulation?

It enhances how researchers assist practitioners in policy implementation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indigenous Paradiplomacy and the Orokawe Dam

Indigenous groups lobbied against the Orokawe dam on the Kunene River, which forms a border between Angola and Namibia.
The dam project generated conflict between upstream and downstream states.
Indigenous groups used transboundary diplomacy, engaging in ideational power tactics, networking, and transnational advocacy to influence state actors’ decisions.
Indigenous groups used online platforms (e.g., Earth Peoples) for lobbying. The site is no longer active.
Numerous declarations were created and disseminated online to document resistance and highlight issues.
Indigenous communities used existing international frameworks (e.g., UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) to advance their arguments, gaining support.
Indigenous groups, such as the OvaHimba and OvaZemba, used their knowledge of human rights, environmental issues, traditional customs, and the land, influencing negotiations.
Indigenous groups actively practiced power by strategically using information, networks, and knowledge bases through various forms of paradiplomacy.

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Explore the role of indigenous groups in opposing the Orokawe Dam on the Kunene River. This quiz delves into the tactics and frameworks used by communities like the OvaHimba and OvaZemba to influence state actors and advocate for their rights. Test your knowledge on transboundary diplomacy and the impact of environmental projects on indigenous peoples.