Monday 17 Jun 2013 @ 15:30
Department for International Development
Department for International Development
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G8 and developing countries will work to make the use of natural resources more transparent
The move will help poor people to benefit from their country’s oil, gas and mineral deposits.
The Prime Minister has announced that the G8 and 15 developing countries have agreed to work together to make sure that the poorest people benefit from their country’s natural resources, by improving the transparency of their extractive industries and land rights.
Mr Cameron made the announcement during a panel session with African leaders at the Open for Growth event recently (15 June 2013), which focused on tax, trade and transparency.
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