Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs) and other similar agreements can help communities secure meaningful economic, social, cultural, and environmental benefits from major development projects. This interactive workshop explores the key steps in preparing for and negotiating effective agreements, exploring equity participation, empowering participants to identify community priorities, build strong negotiation strategies, and make free, prior, and informed decisions throughout the process.

Through practical examples and collaborative discussion, participants will gain insights into what makes an agreement successful, how to translate commitments into tangible outcomes, and how to establish accountability for long-term benefits. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and a clearer framework for supporting community-led negotiations and implementation.

Topics of Discussion:

• Explain the purpose, opportunities, and limitations of Impact and Benefit Agreements and other similar agreements.
• Assess community readiness and identify the information needed to support effective negotiations.
• Develop strategies to engage community members and build a strong negotiation team.
• Identify key provisions and priorities that should be considered in an IBA.
• Create an implementation and monitoring approach to help ensure long-term community benefits and accountability.