Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples (IP) Screening and Categorization Form

Introduction

Projects are assigned an IP category depending on the significance of the probable impacts on IP. The IP categorization depends on the nature and magnitude of the project’s potential positive and negative impact on indigenous peoples, which may result from its location, the type and scale of the project, sensitivity of indigenous peoples’ issues, and vulnerability of the affected peoples. A more detailed explanation of IP impact categorization is provided on the last page of this form.

Initial screening for IP is to be conducted as early as possible in the project cycle, at the project concept stage where feasible, and no later than project or program preparatory technical assistance, project preparatory note fact-finding, or due diligence. Read the explanation of IP impact categorization. [ PDF: 50.6kb | 1 page ]

Instructions

1. The screening checklist and categorization form is to be completed by the Project Team Leader (PTL) (with the assistance of a Social Development Specialist in the Operations Department). The Initial Screening for Impact on Indigenous Peoples [ Doc ] should be accomplished at Project concept paper stage in order to screen for possible impacts and determine the need for a social development specialist to be present during PPTA fact finding. The Indigenous Peoples Impact Categorization Form [ Doc ] is completed to propose an IP impact category for the Project.



2. The completed form, endorsed by the Sector Division Director, is then submitted by the PTL to the Environment and Social Safeguard Division (RSES) for endorsement by RSES Director, and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department (RSDD).



3. The IP categorization of a project is a continuing process. If there is a change in a project that may result in category change, the Sector Division should resubmit a categorization form for endorsement by RSES Director and approval by the CCO. When forwarding the IP screening and categorization form, please use the cover memo template [ Doc ] provided.