Summary of the Request

The Request presents a number of negative effects faced by the Wayana Community as a result of the implementation of development policies, and negative impacts on health produced by gold mining activities in the region of the Interior of Suriname.

The Request also raises the need for improvements at the policy level to advance the current situation. In this regard, the Requester asks for support with the organization of an event that allows dialogue between senior stakeholders with the objective of promoting structural adjustments in Suriname´s policies and programs and to address present economic and health challenges in the region of the interior.

MICI actions

The Request was transferred to the Consultation Phase and declared ineligible by the Eligibility Committee on December 26, 2013, as it did not meet the criteria stablished in paragraph 40 of the Policy subparagraphs (b) and (e), the latter related to exclusion 37 (f). The Requester has not expressed interest to have his Request considered in the Compliance Review Phase.