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
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EITI Blog

The EITI Blog gathers together ideas about the role of transparency and natural resources in creating economic growth and fighting poverty and corruption. The blog is authored by members of the EITI Secretariat and key stakeholders.

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US$ billions owed to government

The latest Nigeria EITI report on 11 August has shown financial discrepancies and outstanding payments totaling over US$5bn for oil and gas revenues generated by the sector in 2005

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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.

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Recent Blog Posts

24 November 2009 ... Paul Collier
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