Delivery of practical and results-oriented services are accomplished through the following three integrated activities:
1. Research
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research into various thematic areas of the extractive sector and make the output from field and desk-top research more accessible to the diverse actors working in the extractive sector.
2. Capacity Building / Training
Enhance the capacity of various stakeholders to utilize and benefit from the extractives sector in order to stimulate sustainable economic growth through the following activities:
Delivering education workshops, roundtables, conferences and programs for developing government personnel, extractives sector leaders, and CSOs
Developing a repository of extractive sector education curricula, resources and evaluation frameworks
Supporting government officials/personnel, academics, and sector leaders to interact with experts working in this field via education programs, study tours, fellowships, and/or dialogue events
Coordinating dialogues with multi-stakeholder representation to identify the country’s extractives sector governance needs and context
Collaboration between local and international experts in learning and education, applied research and technical assistance in order to ensure responsiveness to the country’s needs.
3. Policy Engagements
Work with national and county governments, stakeholders and communities responsible for the governance of the extractives sector to formulate and implement policies and practical strategies in support of a sustainable extractives industry.