28. Regions where national minorities are concentrated should receive appropriate
funding in terms of infrastructure, such as electricity, communications networks,
roads, water management and transport services, to enable persons belonging
to national minorities to effectively participate equally and without discrimination
in social and economic activities.
29. To ensure that they both benefit persons belonging to national minorities
and promote friendly relations and economic co-operation between States,
bilateral or cross-border investments in areas inhabited by minorities should
be undertaken by mutual agreement and in accordance with international law.
The relevant communities should be included in the design of such projects.
30. States should recognize, support and promote the economic contributions of
national minority entrepreneurs, including economic activities associated with
traditional industries and occupations.
31. Persons belonging to national minorities are equally entitled to environmental
justice and must be protected from any disproportionate and unjustified
environmental impact and risks.
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