Documents et rapports

Integrating social accountability approaches into extractive industries projects : a guidance note (anglais)

The contribution of the mining sector to socioeconomic and human development (anglais)

Many low and middle-income mineral-rich countries have experienced strong growth for a decade or longer, propelled by a rapid expansion of their mineral exports and a rise in prices of these commodities...

Innovative approaches for multi-stakeholder engagement in the extractive industries (anglais)

Extractive industries (oil, gas, and mining) have the potential to generate significant wealth for developing countries and to serve as important catalysts for growth. They generate large revenues-through...

Extracting lessons on gender in the oil and gas sector (anglais)

The oil, gas, and mining unit series publishes reviews and analyses of sector experience from around the world as well as new findings from analytical work. It places particular emphasis on how the experience...

Mineral rights cadastre : promoting transparent access to mineral resources : Cadastres miniers : promotion d'un acces transparent aux ressources minerales (français)

This document proposes a set of generally applicable recommendations and good practices for creating a Mineral Rights Cadastre (MRC), an administrative body responsible for overseeing the process of granting...

Gender-sensitive approaches for the extractive industry in Peru : improving the impact on women in poverty and their families - guide for improving practice (anglais)

In the companion report to this guide, gender-sensitive approaches to the extractive industry in Peru: improving impacts on women in poverty and their families, ward and strongman present solid, evidence-based...

The role of liquefied petroleum gas in reducing energy poverty (anglais)

Increasing household use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is one of several pathways to meet the goal of universal access to clean cooking and heating solutions by 2030, as stated in the United Nations'...

Implementing EITI at the subnational level : emerging experience and operational framework (anglais)

The fundamental rationale behind Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is that increased transparency and knowledge of revenues from the extractive industries will empower citizens and institutions...

Mineral resource tenders and mining infrastructure projects guiding principles (anglais)

Numerous recent changes in the mining industry have led governments to an increased interest in the tender process as a means of awarding mineral rights. High demand and high mineral prices driven by rapid...

Sharing mining benefits in developing countries (anglais)

This publication examines the role of foundations, trusts, and funds (FTFs) in delivering benefits derived from mining projects in the developing world. Chapter two addresses the necessity of sharing benefits...

Overview of state ownership in the global minerals industry (anglais)

This study builds on a previous study from the raw materials group, a Sweden-based minerals consultancy, originally commissioned by the World Bank in 2008. The trend toward more state engagement in the...

The World Bank's evolutionary approach to mining sector reform (anglais)

In this report, in addition to aggregate results, six brief case studies are used to highlight the impact of Bank supported mining sector reform on various indicators at different links of the value chain...

Expenditure of low-income households on energy : evidence from Africa and Asia (anglais)

Patterns of household energy use and expenditure have been the subject of a large number of studies. Household expenditures on energy-particularly, how much the poor spend-have policy implications for...

Rockets and feathers : asymmetric petroleum product pricing in developing countries (anglais)

This paper aims to provide those working in developing countries with a review of the issues that can help address the four questions: 1) are petroleum product margins excessively high at certain times?;...

Environmental governance in oil-producing developing countries : findings from a survey of 32 countries (anglais)

The Petroleum Governance Initiative (PGI) encompasses three general themes, or pillars, that address issues issues of transparency and economic responsibility, environmental sustainability and responsible...

Petroleum markets in Sub-Saharan Africa : analysis and assessment of 12 countries (anglais)

This regional study takes twelve oil-importing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and asks the following two questions: does each stage in the supply chain, from import of crude oil or refined products to...

Toward strengthened EITI reporting : summary report and recommendations (anglais)

This document draws on Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) country implementation experience and contains the summary report and recommendations of a consultation process. The goal of...

The aluminum industry in West and Central Africa : lessons learned and prospects for the future (anglais)

The purpose of this working paper is to evaluate the future of the aluminum industry in West and Central Africa, with a focus on aluminum smelting and its relationship with power generation and availability...

Engagement with civil society : an EITI implementation case study (anglais)

Within the World Bank Group (WBG), the Oil, Gas, and Mining Policy Division (COCPO) is responsible for policy and advisory services in the oil, gas, and mining sectors, including World Bank lending. The...

Changes in CO2 emissions from energy use : a multicountry decomposition analysis (anglais)

The continued growth of global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and their likely adverse effects on global warming are focusing debate on the contribution of various countries to total emissions and the...