UGEITI – Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

Hon. Minister of State for Mineral Develoment with UGEITI Secretariat 29.01.25.

The Minister of State for Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro (center) met a team from the UGEITI Secretariat that briefed her about EITI implementation on January 29, 2025. The Minister noted that EITI is an important initiative for promoting good governance in Uganda's extractive sector.

EITI Team with Stakeholders

The EITI International Secretariat's Executive Director, Mr. Mark Robinson, EITI's Policy Manager, Ms. Fatma Nyambura, and a team from the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) led by its President and CEO Ms. Suneeta Kaimal met with the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, and the Chairperson of the Uganda Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG), Mr. Moses Kaggwa on August 23, 2024.

EITI Executive Director

While in Uganda, The EITI International team met with Jan Sadek, Ambassador of the European Union to Uganda, The World Bank Country Manager in Uganda, Mukami Kariuki and representatives of Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to discuss extractive sector governance, especially transparency in mineral supply chains, including gold on August 23, 2024.

Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI) was established following a cabinet decision on 28th January 2019. Uganda became the 26th member country in Africa and the 54th in the world.

Uganda joined EITI on August 12, 2020 becoming the 26th member country in Africa and the 54th in the world.

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Uganda EITI Activities

Launch of the 3rd EITI Report Financial Year 2021/2022 at Sheraton Hotel Kampala November 28, 2024

EITI International Secretariat team post validation mission to Uganda August 23, 2024

Multi-Stakeholder Group post validation and strategic plan retreat at Speke Resort Munyonyo June 7, 2024

MSG members address to the media on key highlights from Uganda's EITI Validation at Speke Resort Munyonyo June 6, 2024

Mr. Francisco Paris, the EITI International Secretariat validation team leader sits second from the left with OAG and UGEITI representatives December 6, 2023

The EITI International Secretariat's validation team is engaging with members of the Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas December 5, 2023

Head of UGEITI Secretariat is presenting the EITI implementation process at the 12th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference 2023 October 31, 2023

State Minister for Planning and State Minister for Mineral Development officially launched UGEITI Report FY 2020/2021 September 15, 2023

Regional Stakeholder engagement to disseminate UGEITI Report FY 2020/2021 and Beneficial Ownership in Hoima City August 23, 2023

State Minister for Mineral Development highlighting findings of the UGEITI Report FY 2020/2021 at Uganda Media Centre

What is EITI?

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global initiative that promotes the open and accountable management of oil, gas and mineral resources. Its implementation is overseen by the EITI International Board chaired by Rt Hon Helen Clark. The Board represents extractive companies, investors, international civil society organizations and supporting country governments.

Find out more about EITI

EITI International Secretariat met with Uganda's MSG members during a 2 day mission on August 23, 2024

EITI Board delivers decision on Uganda's validation in implementing the 2019 EITI Standard on May 14, 2024

MSG Chairperson highlighting findings of the 3rd UGEITI Report FY 2021/2022 at Sheraton Hotel on November 28, 2024

Uganda has achieved a moderate score in implementing the 2019 EITI Standard. Uganda has made strides in improving transparency and accountability in its oil and mining sector by establishing a robust multi-stakeholder platform and undertaking reforms to its Minerals Act. The Board commends Uganda EITI for its outreach efforts, including publishing summary reports and dissemination activities in extractive regions. Read more about the EITI Board decision here.