The World Bank's Tribal Economic Policy
Rudolph C. Rÿser, Ph.D.
Volume 2, Number 3 (1990) 2 (3): 185-194
Keywords Indigenous Peoples, World Bank, Development, Tribal Economic Policy, Tribal Rights, State Development Projects, Tribal Societies, Pocket Book Diplomacy, Social Dislocation in Indigenous Communities, Cultural Autonomy for Tribes, International Economic Order, Indigenous Nations' Leverage, Indigenous Nations in Development, State vs Indigenous Nations
Abstract
The World Bank's tribal economic policy addresses the social, economic, and political dislocation experienced by indigenous peoples due to development projects. It emphasizes designing project components to benefit tribal societies, preserve tribal groups, and leverage tribal knowledge for economic development. The policy presents three alternatives for dealing with indigenous peoples: total enforced isolation, rapid assimilation, and cultural autonomy, with the World Bank adopting the intermediate policy of cultural autonomy. Another article discusses the impact of the policy on indigenous nations and state governments, highlighting challenges faced by borrowing states and the neglect of tribal political rights and territories. It emphasizes the need for mutual respect and coexistence between indigenous nations and states. A third article explores how indigenous nations can leverage their involvement in the World Bank loan process to become equal partners in development debates, utilizing 'pocket book' diplomacy to influence development agendas.
Rudolph C. Rÿser, Ph.D.
Published January 1, 1990
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