Resources and activities

We publish updates on current issues, relevant reports and publications, and information about upcoming events and activities.

Apply to participate in PWYP Norway's capacity strengthening programme, TRACE

Region 2

PWYP Norway’s capacity strengthening programme, TRACE, is now open for applications from civil society representatives working with advocacy towards the oil and gas industry. The application deadline is 27th August 2010.

El programa de capacitación para la sociedad civil, TRACE, acepta aplicaciones hasta la fecha límite 27 de agosto 2010.

Canada's dirty oil

Alberta’s oil reserves are the second largest in the world and international companies have found a foundation in Canadian sands. Despite high costs – especially environmental costs – dirty energy drives Alberta forward.

By: Sindre Sverdrup Strand (article awarded PWYP Norway’s 2010 stipend for journalism students)

Landmark US legislation sheds light on billions in payments from oil and mineral companies

Last night the U.S. Congress voted in favour of sweeping financial reforms which include a landmark provision requiring oil, gas and mining companies registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to publish how much they pay to foreign countries and the U.S.

PWYP Norway's submissions on IASB's Discussion Paper on possible new IFRS6

On 30th June 2010, PWYP Norway responded to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) project group’s publication of a Discussion Paper on a new International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) for the Extractive Industries.

PWYP Norway's letter to the Norwegian Auditors Association

PWYP Norway has held meetings with representatives from the Norwegian Auditors Association to discuss PWYPs proposals in relation to the IASB discussion paper on a possible new IFRS6.

Striking Oil: Blessing or Curse?

Region 1

The first round of PWYP Norway’s capacity strengthening programme was concluded in December 2009. UK based INTRAC and PWYP Norway have developed a paper in the Praxis Note-series, seeking to capture the lessons learnt from the first round of the programme; a practical experience of capacity development with CSOs in seven African countries to promote greater transparency over oil revenues.

CALL FOR ACTION ON COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY REPORTING STANDARDS

Unique chance to make new global rules for company reporting to make companies publish what they pay for oil, gas and minerals and to get information essential to fighting tax evasion and corruption.

Other resources

Global PWYP:
The Global Resource Centre contains a variety of information, including press releases, publications reports, and news stories.

Revenue Watch Institute:
The RWI Resource Center provides a collection of research, training, and official documents for experts, non-experts, civil society groups, policy-makers and others.

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI):
The EITI is a coalition of governments, companies, civil society groups, investors and international organisations engaged in a step by step process for a global standard for companies to publish what they pay and for governments to disclose what they receive. The web page provides overview of the initiative, member countries, supporters and other resources and news.

Global Witness:
The Global Witness investigates and campaigns to prevent natural resource-related conflict and corruption. The web page contains a media library giving you access to reports, press releases, briefing documents, videos and audio clips.

The Tax Justice Network:
The Tax Justice Network promotes transparency in international finance and opposes secrecy. You will find briefings, blogs and links on their web page.

Global Financial Integrity:
The Global Financial Integrity is a program of the Center for International Policy. They promote national and multilateral policies, facilitate strategic partnerships, and conduct research and promote agreements aimed at curtailing the cross-border flow of illegal money. On their web site you will find reports, blogs, news and briefings.

Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development
The Task Force on Financial Integrity and Economic Development is a global coalition of civil society organizations and more than 50 governments working together to address inequalities in the financial system that penalize billions of people. Launched by Global Financial Integrity in January 2009, the Task Force advocates for greatly improved transparency and accountability in the global financial system. Amongst resources you can find statements, legislations, institutions, research/reports, news, videos and more.