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, the 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 is generously supported by the BHP Foundation.
Programme impact
An independent evaluation has shown that Opening Extractives is driving tangible progress towards beneficial ownership transparency. The programme has helped countries strengthen laws, improve data disclosure and foster public use of company ownership information. Previous programme progress reports document milestones and lessons from implementation.
Country impact stories
Explore how these reforms are taking shape in our country impact stories:
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.
Argentina: Scoping report on beneficial ownership transparency
Armenia: Scoping report on beneficial ownership transparency
Ghana: Scoping report on beneficial ownership transparency
Indonesia: Scoping report on beneficial ownership transparency
Liberia: Scoping report on beneficial ownership transparency
Philippines: Scoping report on beneficial ownership transparency
Senegal: Scoping report on beneficial ownership transparency
Knowledge products
Technical guidance
Legislating for effective beneficial ownership transparency reforms for extractive sectors
Using reliable identifiers for corporate vehicles in beneficial ownership data
Defining and capturing data on the ownership and control of state-owned enterprises
Building an auditable record of beneficial ownership
Relational database design considerations
Beneficial ownership model declaration form
Country documents
Infographic on beneficial ownership transparency in Ghana
Infographic on beneficial ownership transparency in Liberia
Infographic on beneficial ownership transparency in Anglophone Africa
Zambia Legislative Report
Infographic on beneficial ownership in Philippines
Infographic on beneficial ownership transparency in Nigeria
Infographic on beneficial ownership transparency in Senegal
News, blogs and events
Opening Extractives: Achieving impact in beneficial ownership transparency
Looking back, moving forward: Taking action for accountability in natural resource governance
New report highlights progress in implementing beneficial ownership transparency
Unlocking the potential of data on corporate ownership in resource-rich countries: Phase two of Opening Extractives
Doubling down on beneficial ownership transparency with the new EITI Standard
Beneficial ownership transparency: An urgent agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean
Opening Extractives launches Progress Report 2021/22
Who benefits? Harnessing company ownership data to reduce corruption
Funding and support
The Opening Extractives programme is made possible thanks to the generous support of the BHP Foundation. Learn more the EITI's funding here.