Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC)

Securing the informed consent from interviewees, whether a manager or a worker, is important in any interview. The interview should open by:

• Introducing the assessor’s name and organization;

• Introducing what the interview is for, i.e., a research, or as a part of an assessment in the FIPs program;

• Providing a brief explanation on what the interview will cover;

• Explaining how the information that will be obtained from the interview will be used, and how the interviewee can stop the interview anytime or refuse to answer a question; and

• Where possible, providing a number to call or an email address to get in touch with for any questions, concerns, or complaints.