Africa: Transparency and accountability In Africa's extractive industries

How can Africa’s extractive industries be made more transparent and held more accountable? This report is intended to help to help elected political officials – particularly those in the legislative branch of government – serve as constructive leaders in improving the oversight and management of their countries’ natural resources. Reform-minded legislators should engage more proactively with international initiatives in search of workable strategies and programs to meet the specific challenges of their countries’ environments.