Also known as: EITI
International framework requiring disclosure of information on oil, gas, and mineral resources throughout the value chain, which civil society groups have urged Namibia to join.
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New Era
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative was strengthened by Ghana and Armenia through open contracting and beneficial ownership inclusion
“Ghana and Armenia strengthened their Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) commitments by including open contracting and beneficial ownership in extractive sector management.”
Tjivikua's Corner – Enforce robust measures to tackle corruption in govtThe Namibian
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative would add another layer of accountability to Namibia's oil management
“Joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative would add another layer of accountability.”
Emulate Norway’s Oil TransparencyThe Namibian
Namibia should join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to augment transparency
“With reference to existing and potential extractive industries, Namibia should join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to augment transparency in terms of the environmental and social impact.”
Namibia at a Time of Predatory HegemonsThe Namibian
EITI deputy executive director Bady Balde stated EITI is both a tool for governance and a framework
“"The EITI is both a tool for governance and a framework. We do not impose any particular policies," EITI deputy executive director Bady Balde told attendees.”
Namibia urged to join extractive industries transparency initiativeThe Namibian
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has yet to establish a comprehensive global standard for governance of oil, gas, and other mineral resources
“In contrast, initiatives like the EITI have yet to establish a comprehensive global standard for the governance of oil, gas, and other mineral resources.”
Why the Kimberley Process Outshines Other Natural Resource FrameworksThe Namibian
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) should be joined by Namibia to enhance transparency and establish accountability foundation
“Namibia should move quickly to enhance transparency by joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).”
The Time for Transparency in Oil and Gas is NOWThe Namibian
Namibia should join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
“Namibia should join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and similar measures to avoid the curses that come with oil, gas, other minerals and now green hydrogen.”
Geingob’s Good Governance LegacyA total of 15 civil society organisations have received N$1.2 million in grants to strengthen community rights and advocacy regarding land, wildlife, and natural resource management, awarded under an initiative by IRDNC in partnership with NDT and funded by the European Union.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A total of 15 civil society organisations have received N$1.2 million in grants to strengthen community rights and advocacy regarding land, wildlife, and natural resource management, awarded under an initiative by IRDNC in partnership with NDT and funded by the European Union.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
A legal analysis cautions that Namibia's proposed petroleum bill could concentrate decision-making authority in the Office of the President, citing the green hydrogen sector as a cautionary example where governance has been driven by executive arrangement rather than settled legal framework, creating accountability gaps and blurring lines between political and regulatory roles.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Six years after the Fishrot scandal, Namibia's fisheries sector remains governed by excessive secrecy with no publicly accessible register of fishing rights holders, quota allocations, or beneficial owners. The same structural weaknesses that enabled the fraud—concentrated discretionary powers, opaque allocation processes, and 'paper quota holders' profiting without investment—remain largely intact, requiring political will to implement transparency reforms.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia scored 46/100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, dropping six places to 65th globally and recording its worst-ever performance. A criminal intelligence analyst outlines international anti-corruption policy options—including asset disclosure, whistleblower protection, extractive industry transparency, and fiscal openness—that Namibia could adopt to strengthen enforcement and accountability.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
An editorial commends President Nandi-Ndaitwah for benchmarking Namibia's emerging oil sector against Norway's transparent approach rather than corruption-prone neighbours, but warns that technical expertise alone will not prevent resource mismanagement without strong domestic political will, parliamentary oversight, and public access to petroleum data—cautions reinforced by Mozambique's cautionary tale of corruption despite similar Norwegian partnerships.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
As global demand for minerals needed for clean energy and technology surges, countries are negotiating resource deals in secret, risking the same corruption and inequality that plagued past resource booms. The authors argue that transparency, public participation, and established accountability mechanisms like the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative are essential to ensure mineral wealth benefits entire societies rather than enriching elites.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
André du Pisani, an emeritus professor of politics, argues that the United States under Trump pursues a "predatory" form of realism that undermines global multilateralism and institutions. He calls for Namibia to conduct a comprehensive audit of its foreign relations and adopt a more integrated policy approach encompassing development, security, and economic diplomacy.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Institute for Public Policy Research is advocating for Namibia to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), citing the need for greater transparency and accountability in oil, gas, and mineral resource extraction. Namibia has failed to meet EITI standards, which include contract transparency and beneficial ownership disclosure, gaps that hinder public tracking of extraction ventures and create room for corruption concerns.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
The Institute for Public Policy Research has called on Namibia to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a framework requiring disclosure of information on oil, gas and mineral resources throughout the value chain. The EITI was listed as a goal in Namibia's second Harambee Prosperity Plan but was never implemented, though compliance would address current gaps in contract transparency, beneficial ownership disclosure, and revenue reporting.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →