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The Democratic Republic of Congo's oil and gas sector scored 38 points in the 2021 RGI, with gaps persisting in the enforcement of established rules.

Greater gender equality accompanies economic advancement. However, in countries rich in oil, gas and minerals, economic advancement has not served women and gender minorities as well as men.

National oil companies wield a major influence over the fight against climate change: they produce more than half of the world’s oil and gas and are projected to spend almost $2 trillion on upstream projects over the next decade.

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is a global imperative. This transition presents challenges and opportunities for the hundreds of millions of people living in resource-rich countries.

NRGI is in the second year of a six-year strategy. Learn more from this summary microsite.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound effect on economies, including those of resource-dependent countries. NRGI experts are exploring the impacts on the governance of the oil, gas and mining sectors, and sharing prescriptions with policy makers.