the community at its heart. As explained in the toolkit for community facilitators (www.community-protocols.org / toolkit), there is no template or way to “do” a protocol. However, there are good practices and principles based on past experience, for example, facilitating the process according to the community’s priorities, timelines, and approaches (see Figure 3). Several methods and tools can be adapted to local contexts to assist with different aspects of a protocol process, including self-determination, endogenous development, documentation and communication, social mobilization, legal empowerment, strategic advocacy, and monitoring and evaluation. A community protocol should not be seen as something entirely “new” but as complementary to existing community initiatives. For more information about facilitating a protocol process, please read the following article: http:// pubs.iied.org/G03411.html. Resources n n n n n Community protocols website Brief intro to community protocols Toolkit for community facilitators Films and photo stories Compilation of community experiences How can ANGOC partners and the Land Watch Asia Campaign get involved? A global initiative on community protocols, currently coordinated by Natural Justice, supports networks of Indigenous peoples’ and communitybased organizations with the following: n Conducting comprehensive research and producing practical resources; n Participatory documentation and development of community protocols; n Using community protocols as the basis for constructive engagement with external actors; n Building legal capacity of in-country lawyers and advocates, including on international law; n Peer learning, analysis, and exchange of experiences; and n Development and dissemination of good practice guidance and lessons In Asia, Natural Justice has offices in India (Bangalore) and Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu). Our staff lawyers would be happy to discuss community protocols and possible areas for collaboration with any interested organizations in the region. Please contact Holly Jonas (holly@ naturaljustice.org) for more information. n Lok Niti 113