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Anti-corruption measures in the context of oil

With oil production on the horizon, Uganda faces critical corruption risks across procurement, land acquisition, and revenue management, testing the limits of its anti-corruption frameworks.

4 November 2024

The ‘coal theft’ case: Corruption and reform of Mongolia’s strategic minerals governance

Parliamentary elections in 2024 may be an opportune moment for reformers to address shortcomings in how the economically important minerals sector is…

27 February 2024

The gold sector in Madagascar: at the heart of illicit practices

In Madagascar, gold mining could be a major source of development for the government and the population. However, every year the country suffers…

28 November 2022

A Theory of Change for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

A Theory of Change model for EITI could help improve natural resource governance outcomes. It should reflect national contexts, strengthen information…

Trading in corruption: Evidence and mitigation measures for corruption in the trading of oil and minerals

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Greenwashing: A form of corruption?
Greenwashing – misleading people over environmental claims – can be a form of corruption or a form of fraud. It damages trust, and undermines public…
14 December 2023
Climate change
Natural resources and energy
Oil, gas, and mining
Blog
Let’s face it, COP28 is corrupt – but no more so than previous ones
Conflicts of interest have invaded and corrupted global efforts to fight climate change for many years. COP28 is merely the latest in a long line of…
30 November 2023
Climate change
Oil, gas, and mining
Private sector
Natural resources and energy
Blog
The EITI: designing a Theory of Change to improve developmental outcomes
Learn more on how different Theory of change models could help the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative improve its natural resource…
24 August 2020
Oil, gas, and mining
Natural resources and energy

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Anti-corruption measures in the context of oil
With oil production on the horizon, Uganda faces critical corruption risks across procurement, land acquisition, and revenue management, testing the…
4 November 2024
Oil, gas, and mining
Natural resources and energy
Politics of anti-corruption
U4 Brief
The ‘coal theft’ case: Corruption and reform of Mongolia’s strategic minerals governance
Parliamentary elections in 2024 may be an opportune moment for reformers to address shortcomings in how the economically important minerals sector is…
27 February 2024
Oil, gas, and mining
Natural resources and energy
U4 Brief
The gold sector in Madagascar: at the heart of illicit practices
In Madagascar, gold mining could be a major source of development for the government and the population. However, every year the country suffers…
28 November 2022
Illicit financial flows
Natural resources and energy
Oil, gas, and mining
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Illicit gold flows from Central and East Africa
Due to its ease of movement and global exchangeability, gold tends to attract illicit actors. Between US$300 and US$600 million is smuggled out of…
30 August 2021
Illicit financial flows
Natural resources and energy
Oil, gas, and mining
U4 Issue
A Theory of Change for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
A Theory of Change model for EITI could help improve natural resource governance outcomes. It should reflect national contexts, strengthen information…
9 August 2020
Natural resources and energy
Oil, gas, and mining
U4 Brief
Has the EITI been successful?
31 August 2017
Natural resources and energy
Oil, gas, and mining
U4 Issue
Shadow value chains: Tracing the link between corruption, illicit activity and lootable natural resources from West Africa
28 June 2017
Oil, gas, and mining
Renewable resources
Natural resources and energy
Illicit financial flows
U4 Brief
The global participation backlash
15 June 2017
Natural resources and energy
Oil, gas, and mining
Civil society
U4 Helpdesk Answer
Natural resource management transparency and governance
Overview of the literature on strengthening governance frameworks and institutions. Approaches that work towards translating resource wealth into…
24 March 2017
Oil, gas, and mining
Natural resources and energy

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