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Visit of Alaska Federation of Natives delegation to ADB Headquarters

A six-person trade delegation from Alaska Federation of Natives * (AFN) visited ADB headquarters from 6-8 March 2006 to discuss possible areas for collaboration and cooperation between ADB and AFN. AFN wanted to explore how it could work with ADB and its developing member countries (DMCs) on policies and approaches to support indigenous communities, impact assessments, options for program delivery to indigenous communities, and project design.AFN hoped to make a contribution to the development of indigenous peoples in Asia, and use its knowledge, expertise and experience possibly through consulting work with ADB. AFN discussed the unique culturally-sensitive business practices of Alaska Native Corporations and the potential for preferential treatment for native-owned business to assist indigenous peoples.

AFN wishes to offer its expertise and the services of Alaskan Native Corporations for the benefit of indigenous peoples everywhere.AFN has established links with international agencies such as ADB and the World Bank.Both ADB and World Bank participated in AFN’s Leadership Summit * in Anchorage in June 2004, as well as in the follow-up seminar held at the U.S. Congress in September 2004. Interesting possibilities of cooperation and collaboration emerged, particularly with ADB.The North American Representative Office (NARO) of ADB in Washington, D.C. has been at the forefront of efforts to forge a collaborative relationship between ADB and AFN.The AFN mission to ADB headquarters in Manila, Philippines was an important step in this evolution.

Learn more:

• Alaska Federation of Natives *

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