Reference: 2018-36/BM-40/BP-40-6-E

Description: see below for the decision in full. PDF attached at bottom of the page.

Where: 40th Board meeting in Berlin, Germany

Based on: Requirement 8.3 EITI Validation deadlines and consequences

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Internal: Board paper 40-6-EPublic domain:São Tomé and Príncipe Validation 2018News item on the decision: Continuous strengthening of petroleum tran

This Validation has been completed.Colombia was found to have made satisfactory progress. 

Validation commenced on 1 January 2018.

Country visit: 29 January-2 February 2018. 

Secretariat initial assessment was completed on 2 May 2018. 

The draft Validation report was circulated to the MSG on 30 May 2018, with comments received on 11 June 2018.

The Validation report was issued on 21 June 2018.

Discussed in VC at meeting on 6 June and 28 June 2018.

All EITI supporting companies are expected to:

Publicly declare support for the EITI Principles and, by promoting transparency throughout the extractive industries, help public debate and provide opportunities for sustainable development;As a guiding principle, supporting companies are expected to publicly disclose taxes and payments. Where companies choose not to, they should state why.Ensure comprehensive disclosure of taxes and payments made to all EITI implementing countries.In accordance with EITI Beneficial Ownership requirements,

Reference: 2018-38/BM-40/BP-40-5-A

Description The Board approved the 2018-2019 Outreach Strategy.

Where: 40th Board meeting in Berlin, Germany

Based on: Article 12, Articles of Association

Internal: Board paper Board paper 40-5-A EITI Outreach Strategy 2017Public: Minutes of the Berlin Board meeting 2018-2018 Outreach Strategy

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