The EITI sets a global standard for transparency in oil, gas and mining. It is...
- An effort to make natural resources benefit all
- A coalition of governments, companies and civil society
- A standard for companies to publish what they pay and for governments to disclose what they receive
US lawmakers praise EITI success
US lawmakers continue to demonstrate their support for the EITI. On 13 June Senator Lugar highlights the EITI as one of the few promising developments in the fight against corruption in Africa.
“The Obama Administration strongly supports EITI”
Deputy Assistant to President Obama, Michael Froman, expressed his government's support for the EITI at an EITI reception.
3.5 billion people…
…live in countries rich in oil, gas and minerals. Many of them suffer from poverty, corruption, and conflict stemming from weak governance. The EITI strengthens governance by improving transparency in the extractives sector.
A call for EITI experiences
Contribute towards a new EITI publication! Stories about EITI from company managers, government officials, civil society and international organisations are encouraged. Submit your contributions by using the "add new comment" function on this blogpost
New EITI Countries
Albania, Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Zambia have now become EITI Candidate countries. With these four new countries, 30 countries are now implementing the EITI.
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