EITI Primer (2).pdf Jun. 2014 | Page 14

What is the process for validation? The country’s end goal is to become an EITI compliant country. Since a country is only given a maximum of five years to hold a candidate status, it is required that the validation be made within two and a half years after the country becomes a candidate. A country that attains compliant status will be required to undertake validation every three years. EITI Primer.indd 14 8/14/13 4:31 PM