Releasing the Transformational Potential of extractives for Economic Development: Data Component and

Descriptions

Many of the world's poorest countries have significant known oil, gas and mineral reserves. Managed effectively, these could help to drive growth and economic development and to eradicate poverty. DFID has contracted suppliers to deliver two projects as part of a 5-year programme that will:— Enable governments, civil society and investors to revolutionise their use of data from transparency initiatives for accountability and improved policy-making in 5 countries.— Support a resource hub on extractives to build capacity and coordinate knowledge and supplier skills globally so that governments can manage extractives better.