The document announces a public comment period for the draft strategy by USAID/Peru, focused on engaging Indigenous peoples, particularly in the Amazon biome. Open for feedback until February 10, 2023, the initiative aims to implement elements of the Policy for Promoting Indigenous Peoples' Rights, fostering the rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities while safeguarding the Amazon and addressing climate change. The call for comments encourages contributions on specific sections requiring clarification, significant gaps or inaccuracies, and essential elements for the strategy's success. Submissions can be made via email, with an emphasis on substantive feedback rather than stylistic edits. This initiative reflects USAID's commitment to inclusive development practices and aims to enhance Indigenous participation in policy-making that affects their rights and environments.

The "Estrategia de Participación de Pueblos Indígenas" draft, developed by USAID/Perú and Equitable Origin, aims to empower Indigenous peoples in Peru, particularly in the Amazon. It aligns with USAID's Policy for the Promotion of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and seeks to enhance Indigenous involvement in development processes while safeguarding their cultural and land rights. The strategy emphasizes several key objectives: strengthening commitments to Indigenous communities, integrating their needs across USAID's initiatives, and promoting gender equality. The document details the current context, highlighting the diversity of Indigenous cultures and the challenges they face, including land rights issues and less representation in governance. Fundamental principles include facilitating meaningful consultations, recognizing Indigenous languages and knowledge, and fostering political dialogue. USAID is committed to ensuring that Indigenous voices are incorporated at every stage of program design and implementation while addressing gender-specific concerns. It also outlines the importance of adhering to the legal framework around prior consultation and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). Ultimately, this strategy aims to create durable partnerships that bolster Indigenous rights and promote sustainable development within their communities.