Azerbaijan: Aiming to please
Sunday, August 28, 2016
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www.ft.comThe need for western funds in order to complete big energy projects is forcing Baku to tackle corruption.
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[Blog] Brexit Must Not Undermine Global Progress On Extractive Industry Transparency
Friday, July 1, 2016
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www.huffingtonpost.comFor those working in the fight against corruption, and for transparency and accountability in the extractive and other industries, it is crucial that we secure and build on the gains of recent years.
Cameron steers drive for transparency in financial affairs
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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www.ft.comQuestions arise about whether advancing transparency is the same thing as combating corruption.
Global politics is basically anarchic – we're ruled by the law of the jungle
Saturday, July 2, 2016
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www.theguardian.comThe lack of a comprehensive international tax system is a good example of the essential lawlessness of the global system.
Extractive industries in a resource and climate constrained world
Monday, March 28, 2016
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www.huffingtonpost.comBlog post by Elisa Peter, Executive Director of Publish What You Pay.
Making the Most of Extractive Industries Data
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
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www.worldbank.orgAn impressive amount of data from the oil, gas and mining industries has been collected through the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) since its launch in 2003.
Global extractive industries body issues new guidelines on ownership, profit disclosure
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
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www.premiumtimesng.comHuman rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) yesterday advised the federal government to drop plans for loan facilities from the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) in order to fund the 2016 budget.
US investment in Ethiopia reached 4 bln USD
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
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www.ena.gov.etThe United States investment in Ethiopia has reached four billion USD. Engagement of several US companies and Ethiopians in the Diaspora are contributing to the growth, Girma Biru, Ethiopian Ambassador to the U.S said.
Can China champion accountable investments in ASEAN?
Sunday, January 31, 2016
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www.thejakartapost.comWhile the Indonesian government welcomes Chinese investment, it remains questionable if Asia's largest economic powerhouse and the world's largest economy can play by the rules of good governance, social and environmental protection.
Nigeria on Course With Oil Audit Validation, Says NEITI
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
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allafrica.comNigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has confirmed that Nigeria may not default afterall, over the December deadline for publishing of its new 2013 Oil, Gas and Solid Minerals audit reports.