Limitations on Democracy in Multilateral Policies to Regulate the Political Participation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples

Objective/Context: This paper analyzes the discourse of three supranational policy instruments produced by International Labour Organization and United Nations regarding political participation Indigenous Peoples. We argue that these discourses promote a utilitarian view environment pose severe limitations on substantial Methodology: To support this thesis, we present results Critical Discourse Analysis reveals how is shaped through discourses, social actors are represented within hierarchical relationships, nature defined in terms an exploitable resource. Conclusions: Our conclusions show documents stimulate form involvement Peoples excludes administrative consequences dissent represents consent as only possible outcome. Nonetheless, further research necessary to understand resonance national legal frameworks their political, environmental, cultural effects. Originality: The article challenges conventional assumptions success policies Peoples’ depends efficiency implementation process. Instead, it proposes discursive comprehension based practices power relationships configurate policies’ detriment participation.