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July 16 2025 We, members of Indigenous Peoples of Asia and the Pacific, Indigenous rights defenders, and representatives of Indigenous Peoples Organizations, having engaged in the ongoing review of the Accountability Mechanism (AM) Policy (2012) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG) present the following preliminary recommendations for the Policy review. Firstly, we appreciate the dedicated consultations undertaken with Indigenous Peoples’ representatives for the Policy review through the IPAG, including our virtua…
By Chhan Solatin and Blen Romam Introduction Cambodia's rich cultural tapestry is woven with a diverse array of Indigenous communities, each possessing unique traditions and practices that have been passed down through generations. These time-honored customs, often referred to as Indigenous Customary Rules (ICRs), play a vital role in governing various aspects of community life, from land management and resource allocation to social relations and conflict resolution. Definition an…
In a groundbreaking move, Cambodia has become the first country in Southeast Asia to produce a comprehensive National Report on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Cambodia. This pioneering document marks a significant step forward in understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples in the Kingdom. Durin…
On 12 December 2024, Cambodia unveiled a new chapter in understanding its Indigenous peoples with the launch of the National Report on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Cambodia. This report doesn’t just offer statistics—it tells the story of communities rich in culture yet persistently marginalized. The report lays bare the juxtaposition of progress and inequity. Literacy rates among Indigenous peoples have climbed, school enrollment has surged, and more households now enjoy access to elect…
This article explains how democracy exists and shapes Indigenous communities. The democratic practices of the Indigenous peoples are virtually unknown. And even Indigenous peoples themselves hardly realized that their traditional rule is in fact real democracy, which has shaped their communities for centuries based on their practices, culture, and context.
We, members of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG), have engaged in the ongoing Safeguards Policy Review of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) since last year with good faith. We note the positive changes made in the revised ESF, including integration of ESS7 across other ESSs and requirement for Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of affected Indigenous Peoples for certain circumstances in ADB-financed projects. However, we, including the following Indigenous Peoples Organizations, reiterate the following demands for revisions/additions in the revised ESF, and particularly the revised ESS7, in line with the commentary we submitted on 6 May 2024 and the standards in the policies o…
