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Integrity, 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.
Read moreA data-driven approach delivering tangible outcomes to communities
Tue, February 22, 2022
Natural Resource Governance
Governments and natural resources companies are recognizing the importance of public data disclosure on social, economic and environmental impacts and contributions towards quality-of-life improvements. Such efforts increase accountability and build trust.
Read moreOpen contracting delivering results in Asia
Tue, September 7, 2021
Natural Resource Governance
Public contracts matter for each and every one of us - they deliver vital goods and services including health, education and other essential community infrastructure.
Read moreOpen contracting helps reduce healthcare costs in Chile
Fri, April 16, 2021
Natural Resource Governance
Collaboration between reformers inside and outside the Chilean government has helped reduce the cost of medicines and boosted citizen access to affordable healthcare.
Read moreRevealing the concealed to fight corruption
Thu, February 18, 2021
Natural Resource Governance
A ground-breaking, cross-sector partnership between the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and Open Ownership, with anchor funding from the BHP Foundation, aims to end the use of anonymous companies linked to corruption and mismanagement in the extractive sector.
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