Would Afghan government prevent natural resources curse?
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Integrity Watch Afghanistan and Global Witness asked the Afghan government during a recent press conference to make a clear commitment to strong protections for the prevention of conflict(s) and corruption in the area of natural resources. Integri [...]
The decisions which were made are
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Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) held a meeting on 31th May 2016. The aim of meeting was to introduce the Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) activities for new members, introduce EITI, EITI 4th reconciliation report, and amendments in mineral law. https [...]
Seven Year Road Map for the Ministry of Mining and Petroleum is prepared
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Ministry of Mining and Petroleum has finally prepared a seven year road map with type of mineral to be considered for tendering. For downloading the MoMP Road Map please click here.
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Publication of largest ever Afghan mining contract ‘a victory for transparency’
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Kabul, May 31, 2015 – Mining Watch Afghanistan, a movement of Afghan and international civil society organisations fighting abuses in the extractives sector, has warmly welcomed the decision of the Afghan government to publish the contract for the [...]
New mining minister will face test of government credibility on reforms and revenue: Civil Society letter to president Ghani
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To his Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan The Arg, Kabul March 29, 2017 Excellency, We are writing first of all to welcome the appointment of Nargis Nehan as the new Minister of Mines. We understand t [...]
New mining minister will face test of government credibility on reforms and revenue says civil society
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March 29, 2017: The new Minister of Mines and Petroleum has been welcomed by a coalition of Afghan civil society organizations, but they warned that Nargis Nehan faces a backlog of urgent reforms which would be a key test the government’s credibil [...]
Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) Website News:
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Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) held a meeting on 31th May 2016. The aim of meeting was to introduce the Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) activities for new members, introduce EITI, EITI 4th reconciliation report, and amendments in mineral law. Issue [...]
Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) Website News:
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Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) held a meeting on 31th May 2016. The aim of meeting was to introduce the Mining Watch Afghanistan (MWA) activities for new members, introduce EITI, EITI 4th reconciliation report, and amendments in mineral law. Issue [...]
INTEGRITY WATCH: AFGHAN MINING SECTOR IS AT HIGH RISK OF POLITICAL CAPTURE
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INTEGRITY WATCH: AFGHAN MINING SECTOR IS AT HIGH RISK OF POLITICAL CAPTURE Tuesday, December 15, 2015-Kabul: Research conducted by Integrity Watch Afghanistan on five major mining operations contracted to various Afghan companies by the Government [...]