Research Catalog

Title

Extracting the Maximum from the EITI [electronic resource] / Dilan Ölcer

Author

Ölcer, Dilan.

Publication

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2009.

Details

Description

52 p.; 21 x 29.7cm.

Summary

For many countries rich in oil, gas and minerals, development remains an elusive goal. The rich get richer, the poor stay poor, inequality rises, economies stagnate, corruption flourishes and conflict deepens. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) has helped to direct attention towards this sector, which has traditionally been shrouded in secrecy. It is one of the international "soft law" tools supported by the international development community to curb corruption and help resource-rich countries benefit from the revenues from their soil. However, corruption indicators show that EITI countries are not really improving their scores. Does this suggest that there should be a scaling down of expectations about what the EITI could deliver or can it be made more effective? This paper highlights deficiencies in the way the EITI works and makes recommendations that seek to increase the effectiveness of this initiative.

Series Statement

OECD Development Centre Working Papers, 1815-1949 ; no.276

Uniform Title

OECD Development Centre Working Papers, no.276.

Subject

Development

LCCN

10.1787/225520261678

OCLC

oecd-lib

Author

Ölcer, Dilan.

Title

Extracting the Maximum from the EITI [electronic resource] / Dilan Ölcer

Imprint

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2009.

Series

OECD Development Centre Working Papers, 1815-1949 ; no.276

OECD Development Centre Working Papers, 1815-1949 ; no.276.

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Indexed Term

Development

Other Standard Identifier

10.1787/225520261678 doi