Summer School on Managing Africa’s Extractive Future in the Energy Transition
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), backed by NRGI, will host the 2026 AFREIKH Summer School on extractive‑industry governance in Accra, Ghana, from August 18‑28. The intensive week‑long program targets civil‑society, media, and government professionals from Anglophone Africa, offering training on fiscal constraints, ESG, benefit‑sharing, and geopolitics amid the global energy transition. Tuition is US$2,500, covering accommodation and meals, with a limited pool of full and partial scholarships—women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications close on May 8, 2026.
Unlocking Equitable Mineral Value Addition
NRGI launched a South‑South learning platform to help governments capture more value from transition minerals. Its inaugural convening in December 2025 in Indonesia gathered officials from ten countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America, along with international organizations, to discuss...
Critical Minerals, Critical Moment: Geopolitics, Vulnerabilities and Lessons Learned From a High-Risk Sector
The OECD Global Anti‑Corruption & Integrity Forum 2026 highlighted critical minerals as a flashpoint for corruption amid soaring demand for clean‑energy technologies. Experts warned that complex, multi‑jurisdictional supply chains expose the sector to bribery, human‑rights abuses and environmental damage. The...
Stopping a False Start: Identifying Corruption Risks in Ghana’s Nascent Lithium Sector
Ghana is positioning itself as a new lithium producer to support the global energy transition, but the sector’s licensing and revenue‑collection processes remain opaque. Past mining scandals in Ghana and corruption cases in other lithium‑rich countries reveal recurring risks such...
Gas in Mexico: Risks and Alternatives for a Sustainable Energy Model
Mexico relies on imported natural gas for more than 70% of its consumption, chiefly via pipelines from Texas. This dependence underpins electricity generation, industrial processes and Pemex operations, but it also exposes the country to supply disruptions, price volatility and...
Managing Mining, Oil and Gas for National Development
The Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford, in partnership with the Natural Resource Governance Institute, has launched a five‑day executive programme titled “Managing Mining, Oil and Gas for National Development.” Applications open on 2 March 2026, targeting senior leaders from government, industry,...
Summer School on the Governance of Extractive Industries in Anglophone Africa
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy and the Natural Resource Governance Institute are launching a one‑week summer school on extractive‑industry governance for Anglophone Africa. The program brings civil society, media, researchers and government officials together to address policy gaps and...
