The NGO community in Discordia reiterate their concerns on the following issues:
1) That any oil venture move forward only after a careful socioeconomic and environmental impact assessment by a respected, independent consultant.
2) That the findings of such an assessment be shared with all stakeholders, including the government, community actors and NGOs
3) That all parties identify mutual areas of cooperation and interest, and work towards these, while realizing the needs and priorities of each actor.
4) That the human rights, social, economic and environmental concerns of all Discordians are taken into account, and that this is recognized as the only way in which a profitable and sustainable future for the country can be assured- today's quick profits are no assurance for tomorrow's wealth.
Despite the previous lack of communication between Nosferatu, the government, and the NGO communities, we look forward to future communication between all parties, including the community groups, on these points.
This statement is signed by Shared Heritage, Humanity First, Nurture and Verdant Future
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