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The International Budget Partnership has just released the Open Budget Survey 2010, the only independent, comparative, regular measure of budget transparency and accountability around the world. Produced every two years by independent experts not beholden to national governments, the report reveals that 74 of the 94 countries assessed fail to […]

The Economist recently wrote on the Sri Lankan conflict and civil society: “keep quiet and carry on”. read more

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative explains its approach of putting transparency and accountability at the center of resource management. Several examples display that these crucial factors lead the way for the wellbeing of citizens in resource-rich countries. Peter Sutherland, Chairman of the Board, BP: “Transparency seems to me to make […]

This Charter is a set of principles for governments and societies on how to best harness the opportunities created by natural resources for development. read more

The Revenue Watch Institute is a non-profit policy institute and grantmaking organization that promotes the effective, transparent and accountable management of oil, gas and mineral resources for the public good. read more