Endogenous participation of indigenous community networks and good faith consultation in extractive economy : Focused on Two mega dam projects in Guatemala

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Community Networks are critical for the maintenance of successful social mobilization and institutionalization of prior consultation as a participatory institution. Once the institution successfully strengthens, the voice of the community is naturally reflected in the decision-making process. This paper traces the process of historical evolution of indigenous community networks to see how Community Good Faith Consultation (Consulta Buena Fe) constructed by community networks has developed into a strong institution. The Maya Q´eqchi’ community could exercise political influence on the decision of suspension of the Xalalá Hydroelectric Project while the Maya Achí’ community was slaughtered in the process of the construction of the Chixoy dam on the purpose of development. This study identifies why these two mega dam projects with similar conditions followed such different trajectories.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• I. Introduction 1
• II. Economic and Social Context of Extractive Economy in Guatemala 6
• III. Literature Review 14
• IV. Theoretical Framework: Endogenous Participation Theory 19
• V. Methodology 25
• VI. Hydroelectric Projects in Guatemala 29
• 1. The Chixoy Hydroelectric Project 29
• 2. The Xalalá Hydroelectric Project 34
• VII. Comparative Analysis of Two Mega Dam Projects 40
• 1. Endogenous Social Mobilization and Political Incorporation 41
• 2. Institutional Strength 46
• VIII. Discussion and Conclusion 49
• Bibliography 53