Comments
This measure requires that the actions undertaken be articulated with those established under priority measure 4 on the integration of population dynamics into policies and programmes. The rationale for indicator 1 is that if governments do not allocate sufficient budgetary resources to indigenous matters by sector, it will be difficult to integrate population dynamics into policies. With respect to peoples at risk of extinction, the idea is to identify those peoples or subgroups that face extreme threats to their physical and cultural survival, from either internal or external factors, and whose population is shrinking.
Possible lines of action
1. Generate up-to-date knowledge on indigenous demographic dynamics, addressing the diversity of peoples and their territorial heterogeneity. 2. Incorporate the demographic situation of indigenous peoples into the formulation of policies in a cross-cutting manner. 3. Prioritize the allocation of resources, considering indigenous demographic dynamics. 4. Strengthen institutions with responsibilities for indigenous peoples in order to assist the integration of population matters into policies. 5. Identify situations of demographic and socioenvironmental fragility among indigenous peoples. 6. Design and apply policies to avoid the extinction of indigenous peoples. 7. Implement the United Nations guidelines for the protection of indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation and initial contact. 8. Strengthen national capacities (of State agencies and of indigenous peoples alike) in population analysis and the interrelations with development. 9. Include population considerations in efforts to strengthen indigenous autonomy. 10. Ensure effective and full participation by indigenous peoples, including women and youth, in all the actions to be taken.
Related instruments, forums and mechanisms
It is important to establish coordination with the specific follow-up mechanisms for implementation of the rights of indigenous peoples (see priority measure 85).
