Uganda In Uganda, which joined the EITI in 2020, civil society undertook advocacy efforts to ensure that the government followed up on its commitment to implement the EITI. A report on civil society’s participation in Uganda’s sign-up process documented how the constituency was organised, how it raised awareness on the benefits of EITI implementation, and how it nominated members to Uganda’s multi-stakeholder group. Malawi In Malawi, civil society advocacy has led to the publication of oil, gas and mining contracts and to the government publicly stating its commitment to address allegations of corruption in the mining sector. Civil society organisations leveraged the multi-stakeholder group to discuss the benefits of contract transparency with government and company representatives and to call on the government to follow up on its commitments. Campaigning for government commitment Civil society often plays a key role in campaigning for a country to join the EITI by raising awareness of the benefits of the EITI and advocating for its adoption at the national level. In addition to engaging with governments, parliamentarians and other stakeholders to adopt the EITI Standard, they also play a role in monitoring and assessing government commitments to implement the EITI and in ensuring accountability for implementing those commitments. Using data and engaging citizens Civil society organisations have played an important role as intermediaries between the EITI process and citizens. Civil society groups have used data to conduct analysis and communicate findings and recommendations for improved extractive sector governance. They have also helped to ensure that the information reaches citizens affected by extractive activities. The PH-EITI National Coordinator introduces the EITI to small-scale gold miners and government and civil society stakeholders in Benguet, Philippines. Ecuador In Ecuador, civil society campaigned for more than eight years for their country to join the EITI. Civil society groups liaised with government decision-makers and international partners on the EITI and organised capacity-building activities. They also participated in peer learning in other EITI countries in the region. Ecuador became an implementing country in 2020. Philippines Civil society in the Philippines is actively engaged in the EITI, particularly through the Bantay Kita coalition. Information published by PH-EITI on extractive contracts, revenues and subnational transfers has empowered citizens to monitor compliance by the government and companies. Civil society has also played an important role in disseminating information to Indigenous communities and helping them understand their rights. PHOTO CREDIT: Joylin A Saquing 13 Twenty years of extractives transparency