Participation of local stakeholders in Germany’s EITI

Participation of local stakeholders in Germany’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiaitive (EITI) process is so far low, although local communities are directy affected by the extraction sector activity. Civil society is organized in a multitude of local action groups and initiatives that serve as watchdogs for extractive activities. Despite this important role, local civil society stakeholders and their interests are not directly represented in the MSG.