Scaling up Extractive Industry Transparency Initiatives (SL0007)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Sierra Leone Action Plan for 2014-2016
Action Plan Cycle: 2014
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources or the Office of the Chief of Staff
Support Institution(s): Parliament. EITI Secretariat. National Minerals Agency. National Revenue Authority. Environmental Protection Agency
Policy Areas
Extractive Industries, LegislationIRM Review
IRM Report: Sierra Leone End-of-Term Report 2014-2016, Sierra Leone IRM Progress Report 2014-2015
Early Results: Did Not Change
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Yes
Ambition (see definition): High
Implementation i
Description
In the area of transparency in the extractive industries, Sierra Leone has been a member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative since 2008, and although it was suspended in 2012, she just recently became EITI-compliant. It is currently working on passing the EITI bill which has already been developed to improve efforts towards transparency and to ensure Sierra Leone’s compliance. The non-disclosure of mining contracts has been an issue that has been raised by many civil society organizations and the issue is valid as it will hold both government and the extractive industries accountable in their dealings.Actions Required/Milestones for Completion:
a) EITI Bill tabled in Cabinet by the relevant MDA (Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources or the Office of the Chief of Staff).
b) EITI Bill passed by Parliament.
c) Publish the process and outline the checks and balances carried out for allocation of licenses by the Mines and Mineral Resources Ministry and the Petroleum Directorate.
d) Disclose environmental impact assessments prior to the award of any extractives rights.
e) Perform audits and publish reports of the Diamond Area Community Development Fund and the Community Development Fund.
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