Mainstreaming transparency Anglophone/Lusophone regional peer learning workshop - Lusaka 21 Nov 2017
Mainstreaming Helping countries move… From this… …to this Tanzania’s mining cadaster
What is mainstreaming? Mainstreaming is … 1. Regular publication of EITI data by government and corporate entities 2. With transparent quality assurance of the information 3. Adhering to EITI Requirements
Why mainstreaming ? Transparency should be an integral part of how governments manage their sector. EITI reports are not the only tool for bringing about transparency. Some benefits: Flexibility in approach to disclosure method of EITI data Cheaper – avr. cost EITI Report $130k More up-to date information Avoids duplication No change to disclosure requirements. No compromise on reliability and comprehensiveness of data.
Mainstreaming & data accessibility Challenge: Hard copy and PDF EITI reports difficulty extracting data limited analysis less impact on public debate and reform
Mainstreaming transparency http://www.budgettransparency.gov.tl/public/index?&lang=en
Further examples: Norway http://www.norskpetroleum.no/en/
Further examples: Norway http://www.statoil.com/AnnualReport2010/en/_layouts/wcw/downloadcentreAR10.aspx
Further examples: Liberia http://www.nocal.com.lr/operations/block-status
Further examples: US
Future EITI reporting Past: EITI report is a compilation and publication of data Future: EITI report is an analysis of data, drawn from existing online sources MSG retained, slight amendments to its role and mandate www.eiti.xx becomes a hub/map, directing readers to relevant government websites for government data Company templates either published on company websites, or on www.eiti.xx, using existing templates EITI Report + APR = providing an analysis of last year’s results and potentially projections.
Pre-feasibility Start with the largest revenue streams