> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://isbm.savimbo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://isbm.savimbo.com/project-description/effective-participation/capacity-for-action.md). # Capacity for action Projects stakeholder engagement from the community The organization executing the project must provide documentation of their capacity to successfully implement and monitor the project in their area. In addition to the legal documents, the team should have demonstrated project management capacities. Ideally, the organization will have IP and LC among the management team. When the project is not run locally or by local people, the project team should provide justification for the remote management and demonstrate the capabilities of the team to execute the project. This methodology places emphasis on IP and LC involvement. Therefore, projects should consider cultural competency in all aspects of working with Indigenous people, from the capture of data all the way through direct payments to the people on the ground. The project execution team must provide details that show their consideration of the full circle of activities, and that they have a clear and transparent plan for implementation of the program with IP and LC. Capacity for action includes the financial capabilities for the deployment of the project. The project should provide its financial projections and capitalization tables for the organizations involved. When outside investors are involved, projects should be transparent about the return on investment expectation of outside investors. Biodiversity credits for ISBM cannot be used for offsets, therefore the financial expectations of investors need to be aligned with this use of eventual credits. ​The structure of agreements or contracts to ensure administrative capacity should consider [safeguards](/project-description/effective-participation/safeguards-checklist.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://isbm.savimbo.com/project-description/effective-participation/capacity-for-action.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.