Tribal Peoples and Economic Development. Human Ecologic Considerations

摘要

It is estimated that, at present, there are approximately 200 million tribal people, roughly 4% of the global population. They are found in all regions of the world and number among the poorest of the poor. Until relatively recently, development planning had not adequately addressed the human, economic, and social aspects of the acculturation process. The World Bank has, therefore, taken a conscious, substantive look at the problems it has encountered, and may have to face in the future, in considerating projects in areas where tribal people live. The first chapter of this paper describes the problems associated with the development process as it affects tribal peoples. Subsequent chapters set forth why the Bank should be involved and outline the main requisites for meeting the human ecologic needs of tribal peoples. In Annex 1, the paper presents general principles that are designed to assist the Bank's staff and project designers in perceiving the issues and in incorporating timely measures. (Copyright (c) The World Bank 1982.)