The Government of Myanmar has stated its interest in joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in order to promote a more transparent and inclusive development of its natural resources. An inter-ministerial committee has been nominated by President U Thein Sein to oversee EITI implementation, with a mandate to 31 December, 2013.
Myanmar’s President Thein Sein met with EITI Chair Clare Short today.
The EITI Board approved Myanmar’s application at its meeting in Mexico City.
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Naypyitaw was at the centre of attention for natural resource governance this October.
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Emma Irwin shares her insight about the EITI process in Myanmar and its evolution in the past two years.