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Unearth the truth

How transparency in the extractive industries can tackle corruption

2011 Available in English, French and Spanish

This floating structure, the size of a small office block, is dredging for rutile, the raw material from which titanium is produced. Photo: Jay Butcher/Tearfund

This floating structure, the size of a small office block, is dredging for rutile, the raw material from which titanium is produced. Photo: Jay Butcher/Tearfund

This research report advocates for transparency in the extractive industries as a way to tackle corruption.

It argues that oil, gas and mining companies should report on all payments they make to foreign governments, enabling citizens to hold their governments to account and ensure that the enormous wealth derived from their natural resources is used for the benefit of the whole society, including the poorest people.

A summary and briefing document are available, in addition to the full report.

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