On July 28, 2015, the first session of the newly established Anti-Corruption Council took place, chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia (see http://www.gov.am/am/news/item/12061/).

The GOAM announced its intention to join the Extractive Industries’ Transparency Initiative (EITI). EITI is a global coalition of governments, companies and civil society working together to improve openness and accountable management of revenues from natural resources. David Harutyunyan, Minister/Chief of Staff of the Government of Armenia will lead the process towards joining EITI.

The Freedom of Information Centre applauds Armenia’s announcement to join EITI and to move towards mining sector transparency