Monrovia – The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) over the weekend conducted a one-day technical workshop on the submission of payment and revenue data for the 9th EITI Report for Liberia. According to an LEITI release, the workshop is aimed at preparing and supporting reporting entities to compile and submit payment data and contextual information, using updated LEITI reporting templates. Mr. Karmo further stated that collective efforts by stakeholders will guarantee that the Report is compliant with the LEITI Act and the LEITI Standard, released in 2016 in Lima, Peru. The technical workshop was an inception of the data gathering process by the Independent Administrator, working along with all relevant stakeholders in the reporting process, including government ministries and agencies. The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) is a part of the global Standard-the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)-that promotes revenue transparency in the extractive sectors in resource rich countries.

Source: Front Page Africa November 26, 2017 21:00 UTC