The Board agreed a one-year extension to Phase 1 of the Validation framework for Requirement 2.4 on contract transparency.
Board decision on the Validation framework for Requirement 2.4
The Board agree a one-year extension to Phase 1 of the Validation framework for Requirement 2.4 on contract transparency, until 1 January 2023. The deadline of 1 January 2021 for publishing all contracts and licenses is maintained. The Board mandated the International Secretariat to develop tools to track progress in resolving legal and regulatory barriers in those countries that have demonstrated that such barriers hinder disclosure of licenses and contracts.
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