For whom is this tool for?
This scorecard tool in its present form, is to be used by communities to
evaluate private investments in land and agriculture in its initial exploratory
stages or those that have just begun operations. The tool may not yet apply to
all types of investments – it would have to be revised and refined for it to apply
to concessions, investments that have been operating for longer periods, and
State-owned companies.
How to use the scorecard
With thoughtful consultation and deliberation with members of the
community, kindly fill-in the fields below as objectively as possible. The scoring
system per indicator follows an all or nothing method – for each indicator,
investments may only receive either the full score or zero. Please base the scores
to be assigned for each indicator on facts and reliable evidence. The Remarks
column may be used to provide supplemental information or to note the reason/s
for the score provided. As much as possible, please fill-in all fields.
PROTECT
(45 points)
Indicators
Points
(region)
1) The communities’ right to use (access, withdraw, and exploit resources) the
land is not diminished.
0 or 5
2) The communities’ control/decision-making rights (management and
exclusion) over the land are not diminished.
0 or 5
3) There is no threat of involuntary eviction of rights holders and
communities.
0 or 5
4) Proposed and actual arrangements and mechanisms such as joint
ventures, management contracts, and marketing agreements, among
others are fair and legal. Economic risks and benefits are shared between
the investor/company and the concerned communities.
0 or 5
5) Lands allocated by the community for livelihood, community space,
residence, and other needs as may be identified by the community, are not
curtailed by the investor/company.
0 or 5
6) Full and truthful information on the investment, including contracts
and relevant documents are transparent, accessible, and are in a language
understood by the communities, including women and other most
marginalized groups.
0 or 5
7) The investor/enterprise is compliant with national laws and
internationally-accepted standards for responsible investments.
0 or 3
8) The investor/company utilizes and manages natural resources
sustainably.
0 or 4
9) Minors (younger than 18) are not employed/exploited by the company
for labor.
0 or 4
10) Workers of the company and concerned communities are not exposed
to occupational hazards (ex. Health and geophysical hazards)
0 or 4
Remarks
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