The Production Gap report highlights important equity concerns around the transition by calling out the richest + least economically dependent oil and gas producers, who should be *leading* the phase down but are falling well short. >> productiongap.org

.Natural Resource Governance Institute is at #COP28 advocating for a #JustTransition for people in resource-rich developing countries. Resource governance is a critical part of this, as today's press conference highlighted ⬇️

As 🇺🇬 gets closer to #oil production, new Natural Resource Governance Institute analysis indicates the government's planned equity stake in the refinery would create public finance risks and may be unnecessary. 👉 resourcegovernance.org/publications/u…

With a new investor now lined up for the #Uganda refinery, the government can reassess plans for a large equity stake. Recent Natural Resource Governance Institute analysis sets out how the government can help the refinery proceed without risking the public finances: resourcegovernance.org/publications/u…

"Embracing the power of positive disruption" at #MiningIndaba requires concrete action. NRGI's Nafi Chinery, Olang Silas & Thomas Scurfield outline key steps for companies to deliver for people and planet: resourcegovernance.org/articles/how-c…

🇨🇩 Encouraging words from #DRCongo PM Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde at #MiningIndaba2024, highlighting more African government efforts to develop a common mineral strategy. Learn about how regional coordination is key for ensuring a better deal for Africans: resourcegovernance.org/publications/t…

As leaders meet at #AfricaMiningIndaba, state-state mining partnerships take center stage. But amid the buzz, questions linger about their transparency & true benefits. NRGI’s Susannah Fitzgerald, Phesheya & Thomas Scurfield explore the complexities ⤵️ resourcegovernance.org/articles/deals…

With #MiningIndaba2024 now ended, my Natural Resource Governance Institute colleague Lee Bailey reflects on the contrast between the countless references to mining-affected communities by companies and governments and the (lack of) space given to members of these communities ⤵️ resourcegovernance.org/articles/minin…

📢 Natural Resource Governance Institute is looking for an expert on non-power uses of #gas for a short-term consultancy. Here is the TOR: resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/… Please message me if interested!

⛏️To inform #Ghana parliaments' assessment of the country's first #lithium deal, new Natural Resource Governance Institute analysis shows the government has negotiated a relatively high take but must reduce tax avoidance risks. For more details 👉 resourcegovernance.org/publications/a…

🔌As #Senegal's new administration finetunes its energy strategy, a new Natural Resource Governance Institute report sets out how balancing gas with renewables is vital for achieving the country's goals. For more see 👉 resourcegovernance.org/publications/s…

Important Publish What You Pay paper on #Africa's #minerals! Calls for development partners to support African value addition by: 🌍 Ensuring trade rules & other agreements allow active industrial policy 💰Financing supporting infrstrcture & skills dev 🔗Supporting regional coordination

⛏️ New UN guidance calls for justice and equity to be at the center of transition mineral supply chains. An important step, which Natural Resource Governance Institute is proud to have been part of. But lots of work ahead to ensure effective follow-through. For more: resourcegovernance.org/articles/justi…