Towards Evidence Driven Policy Reform Using the Resource Governance Index

How do we actually measure and compare resource governance performance across countries? One tool includes a composite score for the degree to which the resource sector is managed in an accountable and transparent manner. It's built on value realization (the question of whether countries manage the activities that determine if they get a good deal for the natural resources in an accountable and transparent manner); revenue management (which assesses transparency and accountability of policies around the management of natural resource wealth); and an enabling environment (e.g. voice and accountability, control of corruption, rule of law, etc.). Indexes such as NRGI's indicate that most countries still face daunting government challenges.

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