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Corruption

Poor governance and systemic corruption are prevalent in many resource-rich countries.

Poor governance and systemic corruption are prevalent in many resource-rich countries. Given their highly concentrated and highly profitable nature, the oil, gas and mining industries can generate the kind of political and private incentives that favor rent-seeking and institutional (or state) capture.

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When Oil Prices Drop, Corruption Risks Can Rise
5 May 2020
Holding to Account: How Publishing Facts about Foreign Corruption Creates Accountability
Briefing
13 January 2020
Twelve Red Flags: Corruption Risks in the Award of Extractive Sector Licenses and Contracts
6 April 2017

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    Leaving a Legacy of Transparency in Nigeria

    5 April 2007

    Iraq in Transition: Post-Conflict Challenges and Opportunities

    11 October 2006

    Developing a Strong Mining Divestment Rule in Indonesia

    24 February 2017
    David Manley, Emanuel Bria

    Securing Fair Value from Nigeria’s DSDP Contracts

    20 March 2017
    Aaron Sayne

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    Africa Requires Collective Paradigm Shift

    Newsday (Zimbabwe)
    24 May 2019

    How to Fight Corruption—and Why we Should

    Chicago Booth Review
    20 May 2019

    “La buena gobernanza no es la ausencia de escándalos”

    El País (Spain)
    6 May 2019

    Daniel Kaufmann: "¿Hasta qué punto un gobierno es transparente? El diablo está en los detalles…"

    Valencia Plaza (Spain)
    5 May 2019

    Evaluación de la sostenibilidad de las políticas de bienestar en el siglo XXI (video, begins at 30:09)

    Informatius a Punt TV (Catalan and Spanish)
    5 May 2019

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      Coronavirus
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      Energy transition
      Global initiatives
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      Licensing and negotiation
      Mandatory payment disclosure
      Measurement of environmental and social impacts
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      State-owned enterprises
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