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inistry of Natural Resources (MNR) as it is known was established on December 17, 2011 as the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE) with a primary focus of harmonizing policy and management in the Natural resources-based sectors. However, following the appointment of the new Government in May 2015, the institutional structure of the MNRE changed and it became a Department of Natural Resources and Environment under the purview of the Ministry of Presidency. A second change occurred on January 18, 2016 which saw the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment transformed to into the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Background The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard that promotes transparency and accountability in the oil, gas and mining sectors. It has a robust yet flexible methodology for disclosing and reconciling company payments and government revenues in implementing countries. EITI implementation has two core components: Transparency: oil,…
THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES VACANCY National Coordinator- Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Secretariat The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources is currently preparing its application to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative body for consideration. Successful completion of the process requires the…
