世界经济论坛-促进本土贸易：商业和本土主导的实践（英）

Enabling Indigenous Trade: Business and Indigenous-Led PracticesW H I T E P A P E RN O V E M B E R 2 0 2 5Images: Getty Images, UnsplashDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.© 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsExecutive summaryIntroduction1 Business practices to enable Indigenous trade 1.1 A typology of business measures1.2 Examples of business measures2 Indigenous-led initiatives to enable Indigenous trade 2.1 Research and advocacy2.2 Forums and events2.3 Networks and trainingConclusion Annex: Resources for businessContributorsEndnotes346671617181920212223Enabling Indigenous Trade: Business and Indigenous-Led Practices2Executive summaryGovernments, businesses and Indigenous organizations all have a role to play in supporting Indigenous enterprise and trade. An earlier World Economic Forum white paper, Enabling Indigenous Trade: Actionable Guidance for Governments, introduced a typology of measures and examples to guide governments in supporting Indigenous participation in global markets. This publication turns to the role of business and Indigenous-led initiatives. This paper sets out a typology of business practices that support Indigenous economic growth and trade on six levels: 1. Organization: incorporating Indigenous values in corporate missions and governance; ensuring Indigenous workforce inclusion2. Operations: implementing free, prior and informed consent (FPIC); ensuring Indigenous worker safety and respect3. Products and services: tailoring physical and digital infrastructure, capital and finance, and business and legal services to Indigenous needs4. Business relationships: entering joint ventures, co-ownership and equity arrangements, and licensing agreements with Indigenous entities on fair terms5. Supply chain: promoting Indigenous procurement and responsible conduct through supply chain sustainability initiatives6. Community: undertaking corporate social responsibility initiatives; funding and advocating for Indigenous causes; encouraging volunteering among employeesThese actions can be effective only if designed and implemented in partnership with Indigenous People. The paper also highlights the ways in which Indigenous People are charting their own pathways and supporting Indigenous trade through:1. Research and advocacy2. Forums and events3. Networks and training Persistent structural barriers remain, from limited access to fina