Recent activities

The Liberia EITI multi-stakeholder group signed a memorandum of understanding in early April, committing themselves to implementation. The process of hiring a reconciliator for the first EITI report is underway. Also in April, a capacity building event was held for media and policy makers on the developmental relevance of PWYP/EITI advocacy in the extractive sector in Liberia.

In June the Republic of Liberia, represented by the National Oil Company of Liberia, signed three new oil deals in relation to offshore blocks. This represents a significant country shift from inland mineral development to offshore explorations.

Throughout the year, the coalition has been widely distributing several thousand advocacy stickers across the country to increase awareness around citizens’ rights to benefit from natural resources. Looking ahead, the coalition plans to produce a newsletter and launch a website later this year.