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Meet our new Executive Director: From Madagascar’s national coalition to the PWYP International Secretariat
I first came across Publish What You Pay in 2019, shortly after joining Transparency International Madagascar (TI-MG) as Executive Director. Just a few months in, I received an invitation to attend PWYP’s Global Assembly in Dakar and I thought it was a mistake! Whilst TI-MG was an active member of PWYP, I wasn’t known in […]
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture #FreeGubad
On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26), Publish What You Pay and Crude Accountability express their deep concern about Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s health and well-being, and call on the Government of Azerbaijan to allow him to travel abroad immediately to receive medical treatment he urgently needs. Dr. […]
Wanted: a democratic and equitable transformation of the energy system
Image courtesy of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung This blog is part of a series commissioned by PWYP’s strategy sub-committee (made up of members of PWYP’s Global Council, Africa Steering Committee and Board). The proposals and positions of each guest author are not endorsed by PWYP; rather they have been invited to share them in order to prompt our […]
The Kazakhstan–EU partnership on Critical Raw Materials
A Call for Transparency and Accountability This paper has been written by Mariya Lobacheva (Echo/PWYP) and Tatyana Sedova (Transparency Accountability Consulting), and coordinated by Germanwatch. Download the paper The EU’s strategic raw materials diplomacy and partnerships are on the rise, not just since the EU has adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act to secure the […]
Launching the #JustMineralsAfrica campaign
As global demand for the raw materials essential for a clean energy future soars, Africa, with its abundant reserves of transition minerals, faces a significant opportunity. If managed well, this could prevent repeating historical mistakes and abuses associated with mineral extraction. Just Minerals Africa is a collaborative campaign launched by various civil society organisations sharing […]
Overconsumption of transition minerals will cost us the earth
The world is scrambling for the critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. Last week at the OECD Minerals Forum in Paris, representatives from government, business, and civil society discussed how to source them responsibly. But to avoid a repeat of past injustices and ensure a just energy transition, imposing strict sustainability requirements is […]
PWYP’s Annual Report 2023
PWYP’s Annual Report 2023 highlights the main achievements and impacts that the movement had collectively over the past year, as well as the state of our finances. Read the report 2023 was marked by significant achievements and collective efforts within the PWYP community. Major milestones included securing EITI provisions for the global energy transition and […]
Message from the outgoing Board Chair
As I step down from the role of PWYP board Chair after nine years, I want to share some reflections and also to welcome some fantastic new board members, along with a new Chair and Treasurer. Since assuming the role of Chair in 2015, I have witnessed PWYP’s remarkable growth and transformation. At that time, […]
Africa must reap the benefits of its energy transition minerals
This op-ed has been published on Climate Home News on May 21, 2024. As the world rushes to exploit the African minerals needed to fight climate change, African leaders must ensure that their natural wealth finally drives their continent’s development. By Adam Anthony. For too long, Africa has supplied the raw materials which drive development […]
The future of energy transition in the Arab region
The Arab region is undergoing a significant transformation in the field of energy, with a concerted effort to transition towards a sustainable energy system. Historically, the region has heavily relied on fossil fuels, notably oil and gas, which have driven its economic development over the past century. However, challenges such as declining fossil fuel reserves, […]
Open Letter to #FreeGubad
Download the letter In a concerted display of international solidarity, PWYP joined 240 organisations, academics and human rights defenders in signing this open letter demanding the release of detained anti-corruption expert, Gubad Ibadoghlu, who is currently under house arrest in Azerbaijan. On the 22nd of April 2024, Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu’s was granted house arrest, marking a significant […]