The first day of the EITI conference got off to a busy start with nearly 400 participants in attendance. During the 7th EITI International Board meeting held, the Board discussed whether to accept Azerbaijan as the first EITI Compliant country and the approval of Tanzania as a Candidate country.
Tanzania
The EITI Board agreed to admit Tanzania as an EITI Candidate country. Tanzania has developed a work plan to implement the initiative and is in the process of establishing a Multi-Stakeholder Group to oversee the process.
