Indigenous Governance and Development

Synexe works in partnership with indigenous groups across the world on a wide-range of projects in the field of indigenous governance and development.

Through these partnerships, groups are empowered to achieve their goals through concrete action that allows them to move towards economic growth and environmental sustainability while building on the cultural traditions of their ancestors.

In doing this Synexe can work with its clients from practical hands on projects including strategic and other types of planning, team building, grant writing, and the creation of culturally appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems through to assisting groups to set up governance and management systems and structures appropriate to their unique requirements.

Indigenous Governance and Development Projects

Facilitating indigenous governance of natural resources

Synexe is providing support to Ngati Hori (a clan in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand) to develop culturally appropriate structures and processes that will enable them to look after their resources now and into the future. This work has included the set up and support of community leaders and committees, as well as management planning. Our unique approach has seen the transfer of Synexe’s skills and knowledge to the community for lasting positive social and environmental outcomes.

Maximising the benefits: indigenous governance structures

Synexe has received funding from the Royal Society of New Zealand to conduct a study looking at the creation and ongoing operation of governance structures by indigenous groups in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. This research is focusing on how different indigenous groups in these four settler-countries are attempting to provide appropriate and sustainable development for their people.

How can we help you?

Synexe is made up of a talented and dedicated team of people. Contact Synexe to see how we can assist with your next project.