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Opening Extractives 2022/23 Progress Report

Opening Extractives

Transforming the availability and use of beneficial ownership data

Anonymous companies are a major obstacle in the fight against money laundering and corruption. Access to high-quality beneficial ownership data strengthens accountability by improving governance of energy and mining revenues, supporting business and curtailing corruption and illicit financial flows.  

Since 2021, EITI and Open Ownership (OO) have partnered to deliver Opening Extractives, a global programme aiming to transform the availability and use of beneficial ownership data. By combining political and technical engagement the programme supports participating countries in implementing meaningful reforms to enhance transparency in the extractive sector. 

The programme aims to achieve measurable improvements in extractive sector management in participating countries by the end of 2025. Through a collaboration between the EITI and OO, Opening Extractives delivers workshops, training and tailored technical assistance to help countries advance their beneficial ownership disclosure efforts. The programme is generously supported by the BHP Foundation and USAID

Unlocking the benefits of open data

Download our factsheet to learn more about the objectives and benefits of participating in the Opening Extractives programme.

Participating countries



Informed by research

The Opening Extractives programme is grounded in primary research, including interviews with in-country practitioners and international experts in beneficial ownership transparency. This research highlights a strong demand for technical assistance and a need for customised approaches to address the complex challenges of reform.


Policy briefs

Guidance and resources


Funding and support

The Opening Extractives programme is made possible thanks to the generous support of the BHP Foundation and USAID. Learn more the EITI's funding here