About RWI's EITI Report Analysis

The Revenue Watch Institute analyzed 50 EITI reports from 23 countries, resulting in three briefing papers and a web site of easy-to-use tools for viewing and sharing data from the reports and related indicators.

You can use these web tools to view country summaries, view the analysis by indicator  and compare results by country. Please take advantage of the print, share and download features to share relevant pages and details with your colleagues online and in person.

The current site data is based on RWI's analysis of the most recent report from each country that implements the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. We anticipate the release of a larger data set from all 50 EITI reports later in 2011. Revenue Watch is grateful to the EITI International Secretariat for its cooperation in our collection of the data and for their continued partnership in our programs and outreach.

To learn more about RWI's research and analysis, see descriptions of our new EITI 2011 briefing papers below. Please contact us with any questions, suggestions or comments about this site.
 

EITI 2011

Improving report quality and expanding the use of their contents are priorities for EITI. RWI has analyzed the value of report data and assessed the quality of EITI reports from 23 countries.

I. What Makes a Good EITI Report?
By Alexandra Gillies

Using 10 indicators, RWI has assessed the quality of the most recent EITI report from each country. Many contain instances of good practice, but most fall short in several areas, including failing to distinguish revenues from multiple companies or different resources, neglecting international auditing standards, and omitting vital ingredients for comprehensibility, such as definitions or summaries. Download | Français (pdf)

II. What Do the Numbers Say? Analyzing Report Data
By Alexandra Gillies

EITI reports remain under-utilized as a source of information and a tool for advocacy. Revenue Watch finds that EITI data has the potential to illuminate important governance issues, enable earnings comparisons between government and private companies, and highlight government dependent on nonrenewable resources. But until the reports are produced regularly, with comprehensive data and a basic level of comparability, their value will remain compromised. Download | Français (pdf)

III. Learning from Success and Challenges
By Page Dykstra

EITI has surged over the last year at both the national and international levels, but increased participation has brought delays and questions about the initiative's effectiveness and impact. Drawing on results from a survey of civil society stakeholders and a review of validation reports, Revenue Watch explores lessons from EITI implementation, with an emphasis on views from civil society in implementing countries. Download | Français (pdf)