Oliana Valigura

Oliana is a Regional Director at the EITI International Secretariat and supports the Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia team. Her work focuses on coordinating and supporting EITI processes in portfolio countries; leading regional coordination, networking and capacity building; providing expertise on beneficial ownership transparency across implementing countries; and supporting the Governance and Oversight Committee.

Andrew Irvine

Andy is the Legal and Corporate Engagement Director at the EITI International Secretariat. He advises countries on development of institutional and legal frameworks to achieve EITI standards, particularly with regard to beneficial ownership and contract and revenue transparency. He also provides legal advice to countries and regional teams to support legal reforms and assists in drafting legislation related to extractives transparency.  Additionally, he engages with and develops corporate partners in the mining and oil and gas industries to advance EITI company expectations.

Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative in Asia: Progress and Emerging Issues

Jonas Moberg, Head of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)’s International Secretariat, presented the progress and impact of EITI implementation in Asia, particularly on how it improves governance of the extractive sector. He also discussed EITI's new requirements on disclosure of beneficial ownership and transparency in commodity trading.