On October 8, 2026, Senegal was honored with the EITI Chair’s Award 2026 at the World Conference of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) held in Brussels. This international recognition acknowledges Senegal's consistent commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible management of its extractive industries. The award was received by Minister of Energy and Petroleum, El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, on behalf of the Senegalese State.
The EITI Chair’s Award is a prestigious recognition that highlights countries and actors that have demonstrated bold and sustained leadership in promoting transparency in the extractive industries. Senegal's award is a testament to its efforts to conform to the most rigorous international standards in the sector. The country's progress in this area has been marked by significant reforms aimed at promoting good governance and accountability.
Thialy Faye, President of the National Committee for ITIE (CN-ITIE), emphasized that this international recognition reflects the perfect synergy between the authorities, the private sector, and civil society in making transparency a concrete lever for development. This synergy has enabled Senegal to make significant strides in promoting transparency and accountability in the extractive industries.
The Senegalese government has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing an inclusive and sustainable governance approach in the extractive industries. This approach aims to transform the management of the country's natural resources into a model of democratic integration. The award is a recognition of Senegal's efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the sector.
The EITI Chair’s Awards are designed to recognize nations and actors that have demonstrated bold and sustained leadership in promoting transparency in the extractive industries. Senegal's award is a testament to its commitment to promoting good governance and accountability in the sector. The country's progress in this area has been marked by significant reforms aimed at promoting transparency and accountability.
The award ceremony took place in the presence of world leaders in the extractive industries. Minister El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf expressed Senegal's gratitude for the recognition and reiterated the country's commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in the sector. The award is seen as a motivation for Senegal to continue its efforts to promote good governance and accountability in the extractive industries.
Senegal's win is a significant milestone in its efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the extractive industries. The country has made significant progress in this area, and the award is a recognition of its commitment to promoting good governance and accountability. The award will serve as a motivation for Senegal to continue its efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the sector.
Key points
- Senegal has been awarded the EITI Chair’s Award 2026 for its remarkable progress in transparency and accountability in the mining, oil, and gas sectors.
