The Board agreed to the proposal in Board paper 35-4-G that Niger’s Validation commence immediately and take account of progress since 1 July 2016
Date: 25.10.2016
Reference: 2016-21/BM-35/BP-35-4-G
Niger has sought an extension of the Validation commencement date (1 July 2016). Having assessed the extension request in accordance with requirement 8.5, the EITI Board concludes that Niger is not eligible for an extension of its Validation. In accordance with the EITI Standard, Validation will begin immediately. The Validation report will reflect progress made since 1 July 2016.
Where: 35th Board meeting in Astana, Kazahkstan