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Indigenous Peoples/ Ethnic Minorities and Poverty Reduction - Philippines

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This report outlines the problems in defining indigenous peoples, and gives an overview of indigenous peoples in the Philippines.

The law and policy framework is discussed, with a description of the national dimensions of indigenous peoples' poverty. Poverty assessments for the Cordillera and Mindanao are given. Relevant development programs and projects, including ADB's experience in poverty reduction projects in the Philippines, are reviewed.

Elements of a national plan of action for poverty reduction among indigenous peoples in the country are also presented.

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Contents

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Foreword, Acknowledgments, Abbreviations [ PDF: 228 kb | 7 pages ]

1. Introduction [ PDF: 373 kb | 2 pages ]

   Rationale

   Methodology

   Structure of the Report

2. Defining Indigenous Peoples [ PDF: 419 kb | 4 pages ]

   Defining the Identity of Indigenous Peoples

   Negotiating Identities

3. The Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines [ PDF: 494 kb | 5 pages ]

   Demographic Profile of Indigenous Peoples

   Distribution and Sociocultural Features of Indigenous Peoples

   State Policies Toward Indigenous Peoples: A Historical Overview

4. The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act [ PDF: 496 kb | 5 pages ]

   Key Elements of the Indigenous Peoples Policy

   The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

5. National Dimensions of Indigenous Peoples’ Poverty [ PDF: 498 kb | 6 pages ]

   Welfare Indices

   Indigenous Perspectives on Poverty and Development

6. Poverty Assessment: Cordillera Region [ PDF: 505 kb | 8 pages ]

   General Poverty Situation

   Who are the Poor?

   Causes of Poverty

   Indigenous Perspectives on Well-being

   Needs and Aspirations of the Poor

7. Poverty Assessment: Mindanao Region [ PDF: 509 kb | 12 pages ]

   General Poverty Situation

   The Concept of Poverty among Indigenous Peoples.

   Terminology and Characteristics

   The Issue of Existence or Nonexistence of Poverty

   New Issues Affecting Indigenous Peoples

   Development Needs and Aspirations

   Recommendations Regarding Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao

   Case Study 1: The Higaonon Community in Bukidnon

   Case Study 2: The Ata-Manobo Community in Davao

8. Review of Development Programs and Projects [ PDF: 513 kb | 7 pages ]

International Agencies Working with Indigenous Peoples

Main Government Programs and Projects

Development Initiatives by Nongovernment and Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations

9. Asian Development Bank Experience: The Cordillera [ PDF: 674 kb | 5 pages ]

Highland Agricultural Resource Management Project

Project Components

Consultative Procedures

Contribution to Land Tenure and Ancestral Domain Issues

Involvement of Indigenous Peoples/Institutions

Lessons Learned

10. Conclusions and Recommendations for a Plan of Action [ PDF: 610 kb | 11 pages ]

Securing Indigenous Peoples’ Ancestral Land/Domain

Managing and Protecting the Ancestral Domain

Mainstreaming Delivery of Basic Services

Capacity Building

Institutionalizing Mechanisms for Development Administration and Cooperation

Detailed Recommendations

Bibliography, Endnotes, and Annex [ PDF: 423 kb | 31 pages ]