The Forum recommends that FAO develop a strategic plan for working with indigenous peoples by defining the FAO mission, vision and conceptual framework for indigenous peoples
The FAO Focal Points Network on Indigenous Issues and the Livelihoods Support Program initiated an internal participatory process for the formulation of a framework towards the elaboration of an FAO policy and strategy on indigenous peoples. The formulation process was undertaken in collaboration with members of the Permanent Forum. The draft document was discussed at a seminar/presentation at FAO in December 2005, with the participation of FAO staff, Permanent Forum members and staff from the International Fund for Agricultural Development