BHP Foundation News
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The global dynamics of consultation and consent
Thu, February 29, 2024
Natural Resource Governance
A new resource to explore what consultation and consent mean in principle and practice in natural resource management, particularly in relation to Indigenous Peoples, has been launched.
Read moreGreater transparency on who ultimately controls and profits from companies is increasing in priority on national agendas
Wed, January 17, 2024
Natural Resource Governance
An independent evaluation of the Opening Extractives (OE) programme conducted by Oxford Insights found that OE has proved key in supporting countries to implement changes for improving the transparency of company ownership structures.
Read moreCollective action critical to address the governance challenges of the energy transition
Thu, November 16, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
Improved governance of natural resources will be a keystone of a successful energy transition over the next decade. That’s why BHP Foundation is supporting Governance Action Hub, a new project designed to empower locally-led coalitions to reduce corruption and improve development outcomes in resource-rich countries.
Read moreOne solution won't end corruption, but many could
Thu, September 7, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
With US$1.5 trillion estimated to be paid in bribes by businesses and individuals each year, transparency and oversight in beneficial ownership and public procurement play a critical role in the fight against corruption in the extractives sector.
Read moreExponential increase in demand for transition minerals: risk and opportunity
Fri, June 30, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
Never has extractive industry transparency been more critical than in shaping the energy transition, as resource rich countries will face an exponential increase in demand which will lead to wealth generation. This presents both huge risk and opportunity.
Read moreIncreasing women's participation in Colombia’s public procurement
Mon, May 8, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
The city of Palmira, in Colombia, has taken crucial steps to use public procurement to empower those who have been historically excluded from the economy, including women businesses and small and microbusinesses.
Read moreFight against corruption builds momentum at Summit for Democracy
Wed, April 12, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
Addressing and fighting corruption was high on the agenda at the second Summit for Democracy held on March 29-30, 2023, co-hosted by United States President Biden with the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Republic of Korea, and Republic of Zambia.
Read moreIntegrity, transparency and accountability are key to Ukraine’s recovery
Tue, April 4, 2023
Natural Resource Governance
Latest estimates suggest over US 400 billion dollars* will be needed to reconstruct Ukraine. To make the most of every dollar, a coalition known as RISE (Reconstruction Integrity, Sustainability and Efficiency) Ukraine is working to help Ukraine build back better, making the reconstruction a model of open government and open contracting.
Read moreChallenging corruption with global, clever and nimble responses
Tue, December 6, 2022
Natural Resource Governance
Citizens of resource-rich countries have a right to benefit from the wealth generated by extraction of their natural resources. But as the world looks to decarbonize, quickly, how do we ensure short cuts to access cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements, which more than half of the world’s reserves exist in countries with high levels of corruption, don’t short-change the countries and communities providing these resources?
Read moreAn inspiring coalition that will guide Ukraine's reconstruction
Thu, July 7, 2022
Natural Resource Governance
RISE Ukraine, a new coalition of Ukrainian organizations and international partners, was launched this week at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, Switzerland, with inaugural funding from the BHP Foundation.
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