All Publications

Four policy briefs illustrate national oil company reforms that can help ensure transparency and stimulate economic development.

Publication ~ 19 April 2012

This subnational study explores RWI's work in Nigeria's Bayelsa State to increase local transparency and accountability of oil revenues.

Publication ~ 26 March 2012

This RWI study explores how Indonesia's Blora and Bojonegoro districts are turning local resource revenues into sustainable development.

Publication ~ 26 March 2012

An RWI analysis of financial data shows that Iran may not have followed its own oversight rules for oil and gas revenues.

Publication ~ 29 February 2012

Through a series of pilot projects, RWI has developed strategies for parliaments to maximize the use of oil and mining revenues. This impact assessment reviews our work with lawmakers, NGOs and the media in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Uganda.

Publication ~ 22 February 2012

In order for Russia to create a more diversified and stable economy, it must change its management of oil and gas profits.

Publication ~ 22 February 2012

A review of the macroeconomic and structural challenges in managing large-scale oil, gas and mining projects, and a policy guide for lawmakers whose countries face these challenges.

Publication ~ 21 February 2012

Parliaments can use the EITI process to hold government and companies accountable for their management of oil and mining wealth and the social impacts of these industries.

Publication ~ 21 February 2012

Through the design and oversight of fiscal rules for natural resources, parliaments can help maximize the size, fairness and sustainability of national revenues.

Publication ~ 21 February 2012

Parliaments can play a critical role in establishing and overseeing state-owned oil and mining programs that operate accountability and effectively.

Publication ~ 21 February 2012

Disclosure of oil and mining contracts is crucial to ensuring legal compliance and maximum gains, and parliaments are well-placed to advance transparency through legislation and oversight.

Publication ~ 21 February 2012
Revenue Watch examines gaps in effective monitoring of contracts, identifies good practices and proposes practical steps for improvement.
Publication ~ 9 November 2011

This paper explores whether Brazil's offshore petroleum discoveries will change the course of the country's development.

Publication ~ 2 November 2011
The EITI board issued revised rules that include clearer, more rigorous requirements and an updated Validation Guide.


Publication ~ 13 September 2011

Zimbabwe's Parliament may soon begin debate on the draft Mines and Mineral Amendment Bill 2010 or an alternative "Diamond Act." In this review, RWI assesses the draft and identifies issues for suggested revision and further inquiry.


Publication ~ 19 July 2011
This FOSTER policy brief recommends transparency and accountability measures for Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry bill.


Publication ~ 12 July 2011

New research tracks the size of the oil, gas and mining sector in 35 markets.

Publication ~ 16 June 2011
RWI’s report describes current approaches to natural resource management on American Indian tribal lands.
Publication ~ 15 June 2011
This report, created in partnership with Transparency International, rates 44 companies on their financial reporting.
Publication ~ 28 February 2011
This analysis of EITI reports highlights the varying quality of their data and the need for better reporting.
Publication ~ 27 February 2011
A pioneering measurement of government disclosure, the Index ranks 41 countries producing oil, gas and minerals.
Publication ~ 6 October 2010
Political tumult has hindered Nigeria from addressing civic unrest, mining reform and a crippling infrastructural deficit.
Publication ~ 29 April 2010
Developing nations need to protect themselves from the ups and downs of the economic crisis.
Publication ~ 31 March 2010
This overview of RWI’s work from 2006 to 2009 presents highlights of capacity building, technical assistance, grantmaking, advocacy and research.
Publication ~ 1 March 2010
Transparency helps citizens in resource-rich nations confront the challenges of shady deals.
Publication ~ 14 September 2009