Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (Ghana)

Historically Ghana is a mining country, with substantial reserves it is the second largest gold producer in Africa. Ghana has the ninth largest reserves of diamonds and is the ninth largest producer of diamonds in the world. Oil production started in 2011, and as of 2013 oil revenues surpassed mining receipts.

EITI reporting has highlighted gaps in the way the extractive sector is managed, leading to changes to the fiscal regimes governing the sector such as the introduction of capital gains tax, higher ground rent and fixed royalty rates. GHEITI is also working to improve accountability of subnational transfers, as 10% of mining royalties are transferred to local governments.