Report Of GHEITI Sensitization Workshop, Held On 18th-19th June 2010, Akroma Plaza Hotel, Takoradi. Posted on: Monday, August 09, 2010 | Viewed: 60 times
Report Of GHEITI Sensitization Workshop, Held On 18th-19th June 2010, Akroma Plaza Hotel, Takoradi.
Government to Publish Cash from Oil Posted on: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | Viewed: 97 times
Government is expected to publish its income from the sale of the country’s crude oil. Similarly companies which buy the oil would be obliged to publish the amounts they paid to government for it.
Cabinet approves the GHEITI Revised Institutional Framework document Posted on: Friday, June 11, 2010 | Viewed: 162 times
Cabinet has in a letter dated 24 May, 2010 approved the GHEITI Revised Institutional Framework document. This approval gives the GHEITI Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning the mandate to roll-out Ghana EITI to the oil and gas sector.
Handle Revenues With Transparency Posted on: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 | Viewed: 135 times
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Collins Dauda has urged mining companies to be transparent in the declaration of mineral revenues.
Government Committed To Transparent Management Of Oil Revenue Posted on: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 | Viewed: 152 times
The Minister of Information, Mr. John Tia Akologo, has assured Ghanaians about the government’s commitment to the transparent management of the revenue that will accrue from the country’s oil find.
Mining Communities Dev Fund Advocated Posted on: Monday, May 31, 2010 | Viewed: 141 times
The Ghana Mine Workers Union has advocated the setting of Mining Community Development Fund from mining royalties to facilitate infrastructural development in those communities.
Govt Lauded For Open Transactions In Oil Sector Posted on: Friday, May 07, 2010 | Viewed: times
THE Director of Monitoring at the Minerals Commission, Mr. Amponsah Tawiah, has commended the government for its commitment to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).The EITI is an international body that seeks to commit governments to voluntarily adopt high standards of transparency and account¬ability in the disbursement of their country's oil, gas, and mining revenues.
The Revised Institutional Framework For The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Posted on: Friday, May 07, 2010 | Viewed: times
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.0 BACKGROUND
In 2003, Ghana signed onto the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). By this singular action Ghana joined the list of countries implementing EITI globally. As an EITI implementing country, Ghana is required to apply the principles of the initiative to its extractive sector(s).
‘Generate draft legislation for extractive industry Posted on: Thursday, May 06, 2010 | Viewed: times
CIVIL society organizations (CSOs) in the country have been tasked to generate a draft legislation to be considered as a legal framework for the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), an initiative that seeks to ensure transparency in the management of revenue from the extractive industry.
Tullow Assures: 1st Oil In 4th Quarter Posted on: Thursday, May 06, 2010 | Viewed: times
TULLOW Oil PLC's Jubilee field in Ghana is on target to produce its first oil in the fourth quarter this year, with the first cargo expected as early as December, said a senior executive at the oil company this week.
"First oil is on schedule for the fourth quarter, so discovery to first in 40 months," Tullow's Exploration Manager for Gulf of Guinea, Robin Sutherland, said at the Africa Petroleum Con¬ference in London.
Transparency in Ghana’s Extractive Industry. Critical for success Posted on: Thursday, May 06, 2010 | Viewed: times
"The government needs to take strong action to combat the corruption and secrecy that undermine Angolans' rights" - Arvind Ganesan, Director of the Business and Human Rights Program at Human Rights Watch.
Rejoinder: Ghana And The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative-Matters Arising Posted on: Thursday, April 15, 2010 | Viewed: times
We wish to commend Mr. Stephen Yeboah of the Department of Planning, KNUST for putting out some information on the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) in a paper titled “Ghana and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative-Matters Arising (ghanaweb.com-14th March, 2010 and modernghana.com-15th March, 2010). This is an indication of a strong public interest in the issues of the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI). It also confirms public use of the GHEITI website.
Extend EITI To Oil And Gas Sector Posted on: Monday, January 04, 2010 | Viewed: times
GHANA will soon conclude the process of extending the Extractive Industries Transparency lnitiative (EITI) to cover the oil and gas sector, Vice President John Dramani Mahama,has announced.
Mining Companies Are Partners in Development Posted on: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | Viewed: times
Hon. Alhaji Collins Dauda (MP), Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has described mining companies operating in Ghana as key partners of government in the development of the nation in view of their common interest in enhancing living standards of communities in their areas of operation.
Report On Stakeholder Consultation Workshop On Legislation Of GHEITI Posted on: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | Viewed: times
Introduction: The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) National Steering Committee through GTZ and the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) on behalf of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) separately engaged the services of legal experts in 2008 to review existing legislation and recommend if Ghana required a separate legislation for her EITI process. However, the recommendations from the Consultants were different and therefore the need to undertake a stakeholder consultation in arriving at a final decision on whether or not Ghana requires a separate legislation for her EITI process.
Opening Address By Hon. Seth Terkper, Hon. Deputy Minister, MoFEP, at A Training Workshop On EITI Posted on: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | Viewed: times
Opening Address By Hon. Seth Terkper, Hon. Deputy Minister, Ministry Of Finance And Economic Planning At A Training Workshop On Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatve (EITI) Held At Mac-Dic Royal Plaza Hotel, Koforidua
Ghana: Options For Oil Revenue Management Posted on: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 | Viewed: times
Ghana: Options For Oil Revenue Management
by
Dr. Joe Amoako-Tuffour,
jtuffour@gmail.com,
jtuffour@stfx.ca,
St. Francis Xavier University, Canada,
Advisor: Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning
More Power To More People: Lessons From West Africa On Resource Transparency Posted on: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | Viewed: times
In its ongoing effort to fight corruption and increase energy security, the U.S. Helsinki Commission has worked in recent years to help countries fight the resource curse. That is the phenomenon in which countries that are rich in oil, gas or minerals—resources that should be a boon to their economy—suffer lower economic growth and higher poverty than countries without extractive resources.
Stakeholder Consensus paves way for EITI legislation Posted on: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | Viewed: times
Stakeholders at a roundtable meeting to deliberate on whether or not there is the need for Ghana to legislate the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative have agreed that legislation is a must for the purpose of sustaining the initiative, and giving true expression to government's commitment to transparency and accountability in natural resource governance.
Stakeholder Consultation On Legislation For The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI): The Way Forward Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | Viewed: times
Opening Remarks
By
Effie-Simpson Ekuban (Mrs)
Ag.Chief Director
Ministry Of Finance And Economic Planning (MoFEP)
At
Stakeholder Consultation On Legislation For The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI): The Way Forward
Luxury West Hotel, Adenta
19th January 2010
Extending The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) To The Oil And Gas Sector Posted on: Friday, November 27, 2009 | Viewed: times
Welcome Address
By
Hon. Seth Tekper,
The Hon. Deputy Minister Of Finance And Economic Planning
At
A Workshop On Extending The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) To The Oil And Gas Sector Held
At
Greenland Hotel, Agona Swedru.
27th November, 2009.
Extension Of EITI To Oil And Gas Posted on: Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Viewed: times
Welcome Address Delivered By Ministry Of Energy At A One-Day Workshop On EITI Extension To Oil And Gas Held At The Greenland Hotel, Swedru On Friday, 27th November 2009.
2009 Annual Report Posted on: Friday, January 15, 2010 | Viewed: 430 times
2009 Work Plan Posted on: Saturday, December 19, 2009 | Viewed: 401 times
Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) 2009 Work Plan
Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Undergoes Validation. Posted on: Thursday, March 12, 2009 | Viewed: 433 times
Validation is very essential for all EITI implementing countries as it is a quality assurance which holds all countries to the same brand. The objective of validation is to provide an independent assessment of progress achieved by implementing countries on their progress on EITI and what measures they may need to take to make better and faster progress.
Oil, Our Last Hope Posted on: Thursday, March 12, 2009 | Viewed: 512 times
AMIDST soaring expectation of an oil boom in the country, Ghanaians have been asked to remain cautious because the short-term production of about 120,000. barrels of crude oil from the Jubilee Fields beginning from next year will not have any significant impact on the national economy.
Experts to draw up policy for oil industry Posted on: Sunday, April 12, 2009 | Viewed: 468 times
THE Ministry of Energy has set up a committee of experts to draw up a security policy document for the emerging oil industry as part of measures to safeguard the industry.
The policy is aimed at providing security for petroleum operations, installations and reserves.
Workshop On Extension Of Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) To The Oil And Gas Sector Posted on: Thursday, March 12, 2009 | Viewed: 400 times
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) and the GHEITI National Steering Committee (NSC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy (MoEn), German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and other stakeholders are making timely efforts to extend the principles of EITI to the oil and gas sector. This is in line with Governments commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil revenues when production starts in 2011.
The role of Minerals Commission in the mining industry Posted on: Saturday, January 10, 2009 | Viewed: 755 times
AIDED by the performance of the Minerals Commission over the last two decades, the mining sector has played a key role in the development of Ghana's economy, with production increasing significantly, export earnings growing from 20 per cent to 45 percent of total export and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) improving from 1.5 per cent to six per cent.
Tullow Optimistic of Meeting Expectation of Ghanaian Posted on: Saturday, January 10, 2009 | Viewed: 578 times
THE President of Tullow. Oil Ghana Limited, Mr Dai Jones, has said that his company is aware of the high expectations of 'Ghanaians from the oil activities which 'begin next year.
Meeting Between Ghana EITI National Steering Committee (NSC) And Ministry Of Energy On Extending Gheiti To Oil And Gas Sector Posted on: Sunday, September 13, 2009 | Viewed: 586 times
As part of efforts to extend EITI principles to include oil and gas, the GHEITI NSC on 31st August 2009 made presentations to key officials of the Ministry of Energy (MOEn) to sensitize them on issues relating to the implementation of the initiative in Ghana.
Comment: Transparency in the mining sector Posted on: Monday, August 24, 2009 | Viewed: times
Ghana’s approach to dealing with “resource curse”
Most countries that are rich in natural resources face issues like corruption, conflict and poverty- the so-called “resource curse”. Studies have shown that with strong transparency and accountability in the management of natural resources, there will be an increase and sustainable economic growth and reduction in poverty levels.
Reflections on illegal mining activities in Western region Posted on: Thursday, October 08, 2009 | Viewed: times
ILLEGAL mining activities, sometimes called 'galamsey', seem to becoming brisk rather than waning in the Western Region, 20 years after the legalisation of small scale mining in Ghana.
Ghana EITI Communication Strategy Posted on: Saturday, August 08, 2009 | Viewed: times
Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Communication Strategy
Please click here to download this document.....
Activity Sequencing and Results Matrix Posted on: Friday, May 08, 2009 | Viewed: times
Activity Sequencing and Results Matrix
Please click here to download this document.....
Pre-Validation Assessment Of The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) In The Republic Of Ghana Posted on: Friday, May 08, 2009 | Viewed: times
Pre-Validation Assessment Of The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) In The Republic Of Ghana
Please click here to download this document.....
Presentation on Mineral Royalties Disbursement Posted on: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 | Viewed: times
Overview of Revenue streams from Mining activity
Please click [here] to download this document.....
Welcome Address: Sensitization Workshop for Mining Companies - Hotel De Hilda -Tarkwa Posted on: Monday, July 27, 2009 | Viewed: times
Welcome Address by Franklin Ashiadey GHEITI Coordinator Ministry Of Finance and Economic Planning (MOFEP) at The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) for Mining Companies
Please click [here] to download this document.....
Welcome Address : Civil Society Workshop, Georgia Hotel, Kumasi Posted on: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | Viewed: times
Welcome Address by Nana Juaben-Boaten Siriboe, Chief Director, Ministry Of Finance And Economic Planning (MOFEP) at The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) at Civil Society Workshop at Georgia Hotel, Kumasi
Please click [here] to download this document.....
Report of The GHEITI Pre-Validation Workshop Posted on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 | Viewed: 822 times
Report of The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Pre-Validation Workshop
Please click [here] to download this document.....
Welcome address: Media Sensitization Workshop, Airport West , Hotel, Accra Posted on: Saturday, May 23, 2009 | Viewed: times
Welcome address by Nana Juaben-Boaten Siriboe, Chief Director, Ministry Of Finance And Economic Planning (MoFEP), at
The Media Sensitization Workshop on the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (Gheiti)
Airport West Hotel,Accra
Please click [here] to download this document.....
Pre-Validation Workshop on Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Held Posted on: Monday, May 18, 2009 | Viewed: 948 times
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr Kwabena Duffuor has expressed concern about the inability of mining companies to increase the quantum of royalties paid to Ghanaians even though the international price of gold and other metals have increased tremendously in the past three years......
Welcome Address: Pre-Validation Workshop - Forest Hotel, Dodowa Posted on: Monday, May 18, 2009 | Viewed: 1013 times
Welcome addresses of the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and the Chief Director (MOFEP) at the Pre-Validation Workshop. Click [here] to download.
Transparency In Ghana’s Oil Sector Commended Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2009 | Viewed: 1122 times
INTERNATIONAL aid agency Oxfam America and Ghana-based development organisation Integrated Social Development Centre (ISDOEC) have commended Ghana's President John Evans Atta Mills for committing to increased transparency and public participation in the oil sector.
Report on EITI Conference in Doha, Qatar, 16th - 18th February 2009 Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2009 | Viewed: 1047 times
Report on EITI Conference in Doha, Qatar, 16th - 18th February 2009
2008 Annual Report On Activities Of The Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2009 | Viewed: 1202 times
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is aimed at reducing poverty by improving transparency in the receipts and payment of mineral revenues from the country’s extractive industries...
Reviewing half a decade of EITI implementation in Ghana’s mining sector: achievements, challenges and what can be learned from it Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2009 | Viewed: 979 times
Reviewing half a decade of EITI implementation in Ghana’s mining sector: achievements, challenges and what can be learned from it
EITI and Technical Assistance: Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2009 | Viewed: 861 times
Assistance: Experience from Ghana/Germany collaboration on EITI Implementation - Microsoft Powerpoint Presentation Report
Advancing EITI Mining and Sub-National Issues Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2009 | Viewed: 929 times
The basic concept of EITI is for the extractive industries making payments, Government receiving revenues and for Civil Society playing a watchdog role to ensure sanity in revenue - flow streams...
Inception Report on EITI in Ghana Posted on: Friday, May 15, 2009 | Viewed: 865 times
Inception Report on EITI in Ghana
Please click [here] to download this document.....
The Ghana Chamber of Mines, Publish what you Pay – 2007 Posted on: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | Viewed: 923 times
Once again the Chamber is happy to publish below payments made by the mining industry in 2007. This publication is part of the Chamber’s pursuit of transparency in the payments and receipts in the mining sector in Ghana.
Please click [here] to download this document.....
Diamond production falls Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 | Viewed: 885 times
Ghana’s diamond production the first half of 2008 was 395,236 carats, marking a fall of 22 per cent from production of 504,363 carats in the first half of 2007.
According to a Ghana Chamber of Mines statistics, the revenue generated from this production also fell by over a fifth at 21 per cent......
Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Work plan, 2006-2008 Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 | Viewed: 1139 times
Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Work plan, 2006-2008. Please click [here] to download full document.....
Report on the West African EITI Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria from September 11 – 12, 2008 Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 | Viewed: 918 times
Report on the West African EITI Conference held in Abuja, Nigeria from September 11 – 12, 2008. Please click [here] to download full document....
Report on The Aggregation/Reconciliation of Mining Benefits In Ghana - Appendices-Third Aggregated Report Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 | Viewed: 2071 times
Report on The Aggregation/Reconciliation of Mining Benefits In Ghana - Appendices. Please click [here] to download full document....
Report on The Aggregation/Reconciliation of Mining Benefits In Ghana.- Appendices-Third Aggregated Report Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 | Viewed: 2632 times
Report on The Aggregation/Reconciliation of Mining Benefits In Ghana. Please click [here] to download full document.....
Supporting the EITI-Implementation Process through IT-Solutions Posted on: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 | Viewed: 1048 times
Supporting the EITI-Implementation Process through IT-Solutions. Please click [here] to download full document.
Report on the 4th EITI Board Meeting Held in Accra, Ghana Posted on: Friday, March 28, 2008 | Viewed: 1018 times
Introduction
The 4th EITI Board meeting was held in Accra from February 21- 22, 2008. It was attended by forty-four representatives of EITI implementing countries, extractive industry companies, Civil Society Organisations and observers......
The EITI Board visits mining site in Ghana Posted on: Thursday, March 13, 2008 | Viewed: 1255 times
A group of EITI Board members and supporters visited a gold mine that Newmont operates in Ahafo in northern Ghana. They also met with the Ahafo District Assembly.......
The 4TH EITI Board Meeting Ends in Accra, Posted on: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | Viewed: 1025 times
The meeting was attended by about 40 participants and observers. Participants included implementing countries, mining companies, and Civil Society representatives......
