Observation (CEACR) - adoptée 1989, publiée 76ème session CIT (1989)

Convention (n° 107) relative aux populations aborigènes et tribales, 1957 - Panama (Ratification: 1971)

The Committee has noted with interest the detailed report and additional information provided by the Government.

While a certain number of points are being raised in the request being addressed directly to the Government, the Committee wishes to take special note of the approach to relations between the national authorities and the indigenous communities of the country, which appears from the report. It welcomes in particular the fact that problems appear to be settled by discussion and negotiation, including questions related to the resettlement of Indian communities when they are affected by economic development projects, and compensation for the exploitation of natural resources on their lands and participation in the benefits of such exploitation.

The Committee hopes that the Government will continue to provide information in future reports on developments in relation to this Convention.