Validation procedure Nat. Secretariat and MSG International Secretariat International Secretariat Independent Validator EITI Board review MSG encouraged to undertake self-assessment Work plan Detailed review of relevant documents Detailed review of initial assessment and assessment of compliance with Validation Guide Validation Committee (VC) reviews Final Validation Report and supporting documentation Budget Communications plan National Secretariat collates all documentation MSG ToRs Stakeholder consultation MSG meeting minutes Invitation to stakeholders to participate in Validation process, including submitting written comments MSG Additional stakeholder consultation if deemed necessary EITI Board takes final decision on the country's progress towards compliance EITI Reports Independent administrator Summary data sheet Draft Validation Report Scoping studies Other key stakeholders Communication tools and products Review of & response to MSG comments Annual progress report Initial assessment about progress on each requirement Final Validation Report Other documents