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Publications and reports: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

This site contains documents prepared by FPP, information from our partners, and other materials of relevance to indigenous peoples, forest-dependent communities and forests.

Documents, listed in date order,
can be downloaded free or printed copies can be purchased online or ordered from: julia@forestpeoples.org.
  • All our publications are free to indigenous peoples' organisations.
  • Southern NGOs are entitled to a 50% discount.
Publication
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Consultation with indigenous peoples and others affected by REDD initiatives in the DRC:
An example of best practice?

The Democratic Republic of Congo has recently submitted its Readiness Preparation Proposal for REDD (R-PP) to the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility. Considering that a successful outcome relies on ensuring effective participation by forest communities, indigenous peoples and civil society across the vast extent of the DRC's rainforest, this briefing asks: has the DRC followed best practice in this respect, as a UN agency is now claiming?
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP), Centre d'accompagnement des Autochtones Pygmées et Minoritaires Vulnérables (CAMV) and Cercle pour la Défense de l'Environnement (CEDEN)
FPP's Rights, forests and climate briefing series
March 2010
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République Démocratique du Congo
La consultation des peuples autochtones et autres populations touchées par les initiatives de REDD en RDC : Un exemple de bonne pratique ?

La DRC a présenté récemment sa Proposition pour la préparation à la REDD (R-PP) au Fonds de partenariat pour le carbone forestier (FPCF) de la Banque mondiale. Etant donné que la réussite à long terme des activités repose sur la participation effective des peuples autochtones, des populations tributaires des forêts et la société civile dans toutes les vastes forêts de la RDC, ce briefing pose la question : la RDC a-t-elle respecté les meilleures pratiques à cet égard, comme le prétend maintenant un organisme des Nations Unies ?
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP), le Centre d'accompagnement des Autochtones Pygmées et Minoritaires Vulnérables (CAMV), et le Cercle pour la Défense de l'Environnement (CEDEN)
FPP : Série de briefings Droits, forêts et climat
Mars 2010
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The dispossession of indigenous land rights in the DRC: A history and future prospects
Prosper Nobirabo Musafiri
One of five country studies in the series 'Land rights and the forest peoples of Africa: Historical, legal and anthropological perspectives'
Published June 2009
(Click on link for the full collection of studies)
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Dépossession des droits fonciers des autochtones en RDC : perspectives historiques et d'avenir
Prosper NOBIRABO MUSAFIRI
Le troisième rapport d'une série de cinq études de pays intitulée : "Les droits fonciers et les peuples des forêts d'Afrique : Perspectives historiques, juridiques et anthropologiques"
Juin 2009
(Pour voir tous les titres de la série, cliquez sur le lien)
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African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, Abuja, Nigeria - 44th Ordinary Session
La Commission africaine des droits de l'homme et des peuples, Abuja, Nigéria
Central African indigenous people and civil society representatives speak out
Des peuples des forêts et des représentants de la société civile de l'Afrique centrale prennent la parole
November 2008
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Joint declaration by indigenous organisations and indigenous support organisations on the Central Albertine Rift Transboundary Biosphere Initiative
Tripartate declaration to the governments of the DRC, Rwanda and Uganda on the creation of a transboundary reserve which includes Volcanoes National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Semliki National Park, and Virunga National Park
April 2008
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Déclaration commune des associations autochtones et des associations d'accompagnement des autochtones sur l'Initiative de la réserve de biosphère transfrontalière du Rift Albertin central
Déclaration tripartite aux gouvernements du RDC, de Rwanda et d'Ouganda sur la création d'une réserve transfrontalière qui inclut le Parc national des Volcans, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Semliki National Park et le Parc national de Virunga.
Avril 2008
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NGO submission to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) on the rights of indigenous 'Pygmy' peoples in the Democratic Republic of Congo
April 2008
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Rapport supplémentaire présenté par des ONG à la Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples concernant les droits humains des peuples autochtones « Pygmées » en République démocratique du Congo
Avril 2008
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FPP follow-up request to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to issue an Urgent Appeal to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
in respect of the massive and persistent violations of the rights of indigenous peoples presently taking place in DRC
November 2007
(for earlier request: May 2007, and original report to the Commission: October 2006 - see below)
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Report by Lucy Mulvagh for The Indigenous World 2007, IWGIA's Yearbook
Published July 2007
Link to the full publication on IWGIA's website: http://www.iwgia.org/sw20568.asp
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FPP request to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) for an Urgent Appeal to the Government of the DRC
in respect of the massive and persistent violations of the rights of indigenous peoples presently taking place in DRC
May 2007
(original report submitted to the Commission in October 2006 - see below)
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Rights of indigenous forest peoples in DRC and Central Africa
Statement by Treva Braun, FPP
to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), at its 41st Session, Ghana
May 2007
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Discrimination against indigenous women in Central Africa
Statement by Treva Braun, FPP
to the 41st Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Accra, Ghana
16-30 May 2007
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FPP letter to UK's Department for International Development
Alerting the Secretary of State to the NGO submission to the UN's CERD [see below] and the pending World Bank Inspection Panel investigation into the detrimental impact of World Bank-supported initiatives on the rights and livelihoods of indigenous peoples in the DRC
April 2007
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A desk-based review of the treatment of indigenous peoples' and social issues
in large and medium-sized GEF biodiversity projects (2005-2006)

FPP analysis of 23 GEF projects into its treatment of indigenous peoples' rights and social issues in the design of its large conservation projects - in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guyana, India, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela
Compiled by Liam Taylor and Tom Griffiths
February 2007
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Second Submission to CERD (Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination) by 7 NGOs
regarding persistent and pervasive racial discrimination against indigenous peoples in the Democratic Republic of Congo
January 2007
(first submission: June 2006 - see below)
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Deuxième soumission présentée au Comité pour l'élimination de la discrimination raciale par 7 ONG
concernant la discrimination raciale persistante et généralisée à l'égard des peuples autochtones en République démocratique du Congo
janvier 2007
(pour la première soumission en juin 2006, regardez ci-dessous)
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The Human Rights Situation of Indigenous Forest Peoples in Central Africa
Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by Treva Braun, FPP,
made to the 40th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
Banjul, The Gambia
15-29 November 2006
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Submission by FPP and NGOs to the UN Special Rapporteur
on the situation of indigenous peoples in the DRC
October 2006
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Submission by FPP and NGOs to the African Commission and its Working Group,
on the violation of indigenous peoples' rights in the DRC
October 2006
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Une soumission de rapports du FPP et d'ONG fournie à la Commission africaine et au Groupe de travail
concernant les violations systématiques des populations/communautés autochtones en RDC
Octobre 2006
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Press release by CERD - relating to submission made by 7 NGOs in June 2006 (see below)
August 2006
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Submission to CERD (Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination) by 7 NGOs
regarding widespread, persistent and systematic violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination against indigenous peoples in the DRC
June 2006

pdf - 1.5Mb full document
pdf - 0.3Mb main report
pdf - 1.3Mb
annexes


Demande présentée au Comité pour l'élimination de la discrimination raciale par 7 ONG
met en lumière les violations persistantes et systématiques de la Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination raciale à l'égard des peuples autochtones en RDC
juin 2006

pdf - 1.9Mb document entier
pdf - 0.3Mb texte de demande
pdf - 1.8Mb annexes

Central Africa: Great Lakes Region and Cameroon -
Report by Lucy Mulvagh, John Nelson and Dorothy Jackson for The Indigenous World 2005, IWGIA’s Yearbook,
published May 2005

Broken Promises:
How World Bank Group policies fail to protect forests and forest peoples’ rights

Joint NGO publication illustrating how World Bank Group (WBG) forest-related policies and practice are posing an ever greater threat to forests and forest-dependent peoples around the world
April 2005
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The Global Environment Facility in Central Africa -
A desk-based review of the treatment of indigenous peoples' and social issues in a sample of 14 biodiversity projects
March 2005

 
Non-implementation of the World Bank's safeguard policies in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Letter from FPP to the President of the World Bank Group -
March 2004
Eastern DRC - Interahmwe attack Twa communities
Statement compiled from reports received from UEFA and ADELIPO-Congo
January 2004

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Twa Women, Twa Rights in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
November 2003
This report, by Dorothy Jackson, is the copyright of Minority Rights Group International, and printed copies can be ordered from MRG Central Books: Tel +44 (0)845 458 9910 (Mail Order), or email mo@centralbooks.com
Femmes twas et droits des Twas dans la région africaine des Grands Lacs
Mars 2004 (traduction en français)
Dorothy Jackson
Ce rapport est disponible chez le site web du Minority Rights Group International
lien au MRG
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo - Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers -
Briefing Paper for indigenous organisations
April 2003
Rwanda et la République démocratique du Congo -
Documents de stratégie pour la réduction de la pauvreté
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Briefing à l'intention des organisations autochtones
Avril 2003
 
Low-cost solar energy applications for Batwa communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
consultation and feasibility study by Leo Blyth of Sunshine Solutions in collaboration with CAURWA (Rwanda) & PIDP (DRC)
September 2002
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Utilisations économiques de l'énergie solaire pour les communautés batwa en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) et au Rwanda
Etude de consultation et de faisabilité par Leo Blyth de Sunshine Solutions en collaboration avec CAURWA (Rwanda) & PIDP (RDC)
septembre 2002
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Indigenous peoples & protected areas in Africa - from principles to practice
The impact of 10 conservation projects on the lives and futures of indigenous peoples in 7 African countries, including the DRC
Project background and links to all case studies
2001 - 2003
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Les peuples autochtones et les aires protégées en Afrique : du principe à la pratique
L'impact de 10 projets de conservation sur la vie et sur l'avenir de peuples autochtones dans 7 pays d'Afrique, y inclus la RDC:
Présentation du projet et lien à chaque étude de cas
2001 - 2003
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Africa: Forests Under Threat
published by WRM
2002
Africa: bosques en peligro
WRM
2002
 
A Survey of Indigenous Land Tenure – in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
A report for the Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
December 2001
Sold down the river -
The need to control transnational forestry corporations: a European case study

Examination of the EU's role in forest resource management in DRC and other African countries.
Forests Monitor with contributions by FPP
2001
La forêt prise en otage -
La nécessité de contrôler les sociétés forestières transnationales : une étude européenne

Le rôle de l'UE dans les forêts de la RDC et d'autres pays africains
Forests Monitor avec contributions additionnelles du FPP
2001
Heading for extinction?
Indigenous rights in Africa: The case of the Twa of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

Albert Kwokwo Barume
2000

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En voie de disparition ?
Les droits des autochtones en Afrique : Le cas des Twa du Parc national de Kahuzi-Biega, en République Démocratique du Congo

Albert Kwokwo Barume
(traduit de l'anglais) 2003