who are the persons
involved in eiti?
In the Philippines, the multi-stakeholder group (MSG) is composed of representatives from
the government, the extractive industries, and the civil society. The government agencies
involved in EITI implementation are the following:
1. Department of Finance (under which the PH-EITI secretariat is lodged)
2. Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
3. Department of Energy
4. Department of Interior and Local Government, and
5. Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines.
The civil society is mainly represented by Bantay Kita Philippines, a broad coalition of civil
society organizations advocating transparency and accountability.
The extractive industries are represented by the Petroleum Association of the Philippines,
The Chamber of Mines Philippines, and an elected representative from non-chamber
members.
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