of the EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE IN ... · of the . EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE . IN ALBANIA. ... Narrative opinions ... Yes [ *o was the data

VALIDATION

of the EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES

TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE IN ALBANIA

August 2011

APPENDICES to the REPORT

Prepared by Hart Nurse Ltd

INDEX OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1 List of Respondents

APPENDIX 2 Company self assessment questionnaires

APPENDIX 3 Draft Work Plan (revised June 2011)

APPENDIX 4 Order No 71 of the Prime Minister dated 21st July 2011

Index of nominated members

APPENDIX 5 Draft terms of reference and rules of procedure for ALBEITI Working Group

APPENDIX 6 Minutes and attendance list for the meeting of the Working Group on 4th May 2011, approving the 2009 Reconciliation report

Report to the Albania EITI Working Group Validation of the Implementation of EITI in Albania

HN/425 30th August 2011

Page 1 of 56

APPENDIX 1 – LIST OF RESPONDENTS

Person Interviewed Organisation Neritan Alibali* Deputy Minister, METE

Prof. Sokol Mati* METE

Bujar Rami* General Directorate of taxes

Prof. Edmond Goskolli* AKBN

Veronka Korkaj* Ministry of Finance

Denada Kociaj* Ministry of Justice

Oltion Kuke* General Directorate of Customs

Ylber Bezo Director of Accounting & Audit, Ministry of Finance

Shkelqim Hysaj Chairman of ALBEITI Secretariat

Agim Shehu Coordinator, ALBEITI Secretariat

Albert Brokaj Coordinator, ALBEITI Secretariat

Alexander Seneli AlbPetrol

Vjolca Selimag AlbPetrol

Perparim Alikaj* Foreign Investors Association of Albania

Jonathan Richards Tirex Resources Ltd

Dr Zeki Kaya Kurum Holding

Nazmi Kumanova Beralb SH.A.

Medat Zogu ACR

Suleiman Alia ACR

Arian Tartari Stream Oil and Gas Ltd

Ardit Kero Bankers Petroleum Ltd

Patrick Pascal Selenice Bitumi SH.A.

Ilr Aliaj* Centre for Development and Democritisation of Institutions

Anila Hajnaj Albanian Center for Development and Integration

Sami Nezaj Center for Transparency and Information

Altim Goxhaj Consumer Protection Office

Kliton Zguri Access Albania

Emin Saraçi Albanian Life Quality Union

Engell Çakçiri Albanian Centre for International Law

* Member of the ALBEITI Working Group at the time of the validation visit.



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APPENDIX 2 – COMPANY SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES

Company self assessment questionnaires were returned by the companies listed below and are appended here in this order:

• Albania Chrome (ACR) • Alba-Co • Albanisa Krypi • Alba Canaj • Alfa Nikel • Ateani • Bankers Petroleum • Ber-Alb • Bledi • Geri-Trevi • Herbi • Heronjte Bater • IEC Visoka • Klosi • Koka • Mineral Tadri • Petromanas Albania • RAL • Shkembi • Tirex Explorations • Xhireton

Company self assessment questionnaires were sent to the following companies:-

ALBANIAN -CHROME shpk ALB -CANAJ shpk ALBA - CO shpk Albanisa Krypi shpk ALFA NIKEL shpk ATEANI shpk Balkan Resourses

BankersPetrolium Albania BERALBA shpk BESJANA shpk



Page 3 of 56

BLEDI shpk

Capricorn Albania Ltd Dollar Oil shpk Egi-K shpk Empire Mining (Albania) shpk Fab. Pas. Kromit Bulqize shpk Gentari shpk Geri's 2002 shpk GERI-TREVI shpk Global Interprise Group shpk HERBI shpk

IEC Visoka Isaku shpk

Island International Eksploratoin IVNO 1100 Shpk Jab Resources shpk K-12 shpk Klervibris shpk KLOSI shpk KOKA shpk L.B.M - LLC shpk

ManasAdriatic NELI shpk Prodhime Karbonike sha RAL shpk

Sherwood International SHKALLA shpk SHKEMBI shpk

SKY Petroleum Streampetroleum LTD TADRI shpk Tirex Resourses XHIRETON shpk YLBERI shpk YZO shpk ZGURI shpk



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Mark indicators belowwhh a #

1, HastheHas the company made

ffv., [ *,public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?

No

2' Hasthecompanyrommittedtosupportandcooperatewithimplementat ionoftheCountryElTlWorkplan(asagreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl+elated directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

pJ v"' [ * o

3' Have all material payrnents been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Report as per agreed ElTl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?

M t ' [ * o

the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Reportn from accounts independently audited to international standards?

Yes [_l ruo

5' Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Report to assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance w1h ElTlreporting templates?JlvJ Yes U ruo

FJarrative opinionslf any indicators above are marked ,,No,i please provide an explanation:

Wastake

V

4

Any othel comments:



Page 5 of 56

coMpANy: n pfu _c_.ocouNrRY: ,$r;P"^ 6", t-yt-g/

Mark indicators below with a y'

l ' Has the company made public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?i--l-rr

[_V Yes l_] r'ro

2' HasthecompanycommittedtosupportandcooperatewithimplementationoftheCountryElTlWorkplan{asagreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by governmenr ElTl-related directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

P v", fl *o

3' Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed Elrl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?

@ v.t D * o4' Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Report

taken from accounts independently audited to international standards?

[ * o

5' Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Reportto assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with Elrlreporting templates?,=A[_YJ yes LJ No

Any other comments:



Page 6 of 56

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ffi v"s f * o

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ffi t", I * o

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4' Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Reporttaken from accounts independently audited to international standards?

Yes I *o

5' Has the cornpany responded to queries fiom the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Reportto assist in the reconcillation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with Elrlreporting templates?

ffir., [ *o €,ru*e (uNarrative opinionslf any indicators above are marked,,Nol please provide an

Any other comments:



Page 7 of 56

COMPANY:

Mark indicators belowwith a y'

l . Hasthe

COUNTRY:

public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?

No

Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the country ElT| Work plan (as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElrFrelated directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

ly! Yes LJ no

Have all matelial payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed Elrl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?

Yes [ *o

was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Reporttaken from accounts independently audited to international standards?

fl *o

5' Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Report to assist in the reconcillation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with Elrlreporting templates?

Has the company made

HJ Y"s U tt,

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COUI{TRY!

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pl vu' I t o

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5' Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Reponto assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with ElTlreporting templates?

@ v . , [ * o

provide an explanation:

6*td &u(yik/


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[2[ Yes LJ nro

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public statements in support of the ElTt process in this country?

a

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1}J yes LJ wo

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[X Y.' LJ ruo

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COMPANY: COUNTRY:


1 . Has the company made public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?

Q vut I * o

2' Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTlWork plan (as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government E|I-related directives {e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

@ v"' fl *o

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@ v.' [ * o


@ v"t [ * o

5' Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Reponto assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with ElTlreporting templates?

@! ves [ * o

n' 8L € Azu JH?-t

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Any other comments:

-E$PqFr



Page 13 of 56

COMPANY;


COUNTRY!

l . company made public statements in support of the EITI process in this country?

[ * o

2' Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTtWork plan (as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government E|T-related directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

pf v.' [ * o

3' Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed Elrl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?,_J[ . 1 2 ] Y e s L l r u o


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Has the r

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NoYes



Page 14 of 56

COMPAMf:


COUNTRY:

1 Has

ffithe company made public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?

Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the country ElTl work Plan (as agreed

by the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e'g'laws and Mous) and'

whTre appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

f , v u ' I * o

Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the

ElTl Report as per agreed ElTl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?

r-l--{

[!] Yes LJ No

Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Report


li/ ves LJ no

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ElTl Report to assist in the reconcillatlon of country payments with government receipts in accordance wlth ElTl

reporting templates?

f f i v . ' I *o

No

Narrative opinions

lf any indicators above are marked'No", please provide an explanation:

tuho fr,uM-ffis*t {.JrElEtr t*

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COMPANY:


COUNTRY:

2' Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTlWork plan (as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

f v", I * o

3' Have all rnaterial payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed Elrl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?

Yes f t o

Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Reporttaken from accounts independently audited to international standards?Il.1ZJ Yes LJ Ho

Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Report to assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance w1h ElTl

1' Has the company made public statements in suppon of the ElTl process in this country?---'F1

ffi ves LJ wo


ffiv", II{arrative #lf any indicators

K,^,WAny other comments:



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COUiITRY;COMPANY:


1 Hasthe company made public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?

fJ ves l_J No

Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTlWork Plan {as agreed

by the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e'g'laws and MoUs) and'

where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

I v . ' [ * o

Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contncted to reconcile figures and produce the


[ * o

Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted 1o reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Report

taken from accounts independently audited to international standatds?

Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the

ElTl Report to assist in the reconcillation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with ElTl

reportlng templates?

pJ v.' E *o

Narrative opinions

lf any indicators above are marked'No', please provide an explanationl

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COMPANY:


L HastheHas the company made_J

[gJ ves LJ ruo

COUNTRY:


2' Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTlWork plan (as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government E|T-related directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

fl tu, I t o

Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed ElTl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?pJ v.' [ * o

Was the data that wa5 submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Reporttaken from accounts independently audited to international standards?

Yes [ *o

Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Repon to assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with EI11reporting templates? , / 7 € a 1 < A " s t a . f . t <

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Any other comments:

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Narrative opinionslf any indicators above are rnarked"Noi please provide an explanation:



Page 19 of 56

COMPANY:


COUNTRV!

l . HastheHas the company made

ffiv", [ *,public statements in support of the ElTl process in this countryZ

No

2' Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTl Work plan (as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?.--/It/l ves LJ wo

3. Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed Elrl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?,-1f u l y e s l l N o


Yes [ *o

5' Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElTl Reportto assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance w1h ElTlreporting templates?

, t T A O p t , l@ v", [ * o

"T4Ht

Narrative opinionslf any indicators above are marked,,Nol please provide an

Any other comments:



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Pero" /v/.t PO/ fl zt!4fr/tE dft{ly' r

(OMPANY: COUNTRY:


1. Has the company made public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?

F.v"' L-J No

2. Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTlWork Plan (as agreed

by the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e.g'laws and MoUs) and,


[J'v.t I t o

3. Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the


S t ' D * o

4. Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Report


Yes I * o

5. Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the

ElTl Report to assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance wlth ElTl


Pv., I * o

Narrative opinionslf any indicators above are marked'No", please provide an explanation:



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coMpANV: i ,a, / t, &/ ,*


l. Has the company made

pf yes [__j rvo


2' Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTl Work plan (as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with stakeholders?

p v"t [ * o

3' Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed Elrl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?p v.t [ * o


f, v"t [ * o

Any other comments:



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COMPANY:


COUNTRY:

l. Has the company made public statements in support of the ElTl process in this countryl"1l{J yes U ruo

Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the country ElTlWork plan {as agreedby the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e.g.laws and Mous) and,where appropriate, meeting with sta keholders?t'-'-11

l_!J Yes L_J r,ro

Have all material payments been disclosed to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Report as per agreed ElTl reporting templates and pursuant to agreed timelines?t--vl.z[ Yes LJ No

Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Reporttaken from accounts independently audited to international standards?-J

llf ves [ *o

Has the company responded to queries from the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce theElrl Reportto assist in the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance with Elrlreporting templates?

@ v * [ * o

')rq rc",r-, d /''' "u/a/g

Narative opinions

7<'<ya 4s , L e.7 /

=#tlf any indicators above are marked oNol please provide an explanation:

Any other comments:



Page 23 of 56

r!-

c o M p A N y : ' | r R E K E K P L 0 R A r , 0 f u s c o u N r R Y ! A t 6 4 A f l 4


I . Has the company made public statements in support of the ElTl process in this country?

ffi v"' l l N o

2. Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTlWork Plan (as agreed

by the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl-related directives (e.g.laws and MoUs) and,


ffi vut I t o



ffi v.t fl ro

4. Was the data that was submined to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Report

taken frorir accounts independently audited to international standards?

ffi v"t [ * o


ElTl Report to assist In the reconciliation of country payments with government receipts in accordance wlth ElTl


S v . ' I * o

Narrative opinionslf any indicators above are marked"Noi please provide an explanation:



Page 24 of 56

1. Hasthecompanymade

llll Yes L.| N,

coMpANy: fffrnffcU CoUNrRy: -/ / Z./]y <: ( ;i OT€ P- )



2. Has the company committed to support and cooperate with implementation of the Country ElTl Work Plan (as agreed

by the multi-stakeholder group), including abiding by government ElTl+elated directives (e'g'laws and MoUs) and'


E t o [ * o


ElTl Report as per agreed ElTl reporting templates and pursuantto agreed timelines?

ffi v.t I * o

4. Was the data that was submitted to the organisation contracted to reconcile figures and produce the ElTl Report


M t o D * o


ElTl Report to assist in the reconcillatlon of country payments with government receipts in accordance with ElTl


ffS , rtf, v.t D * o

Narrative opinionsl n P n R t E x o R i

No

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t

? fr;t.*t r

lf any indicators above are marked'No", please provide an explanation:

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APPENDIX 3 – ALBEITI WORK PLAN FOR 2011-2013 (REVISED JUNE 2011)



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1

ALBEITI - WORK PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2011-2013

Aktivity Action(s) Needed Timetable Responsibility

Estimated Cost & Source of Funding

Expected Output/Outcome

OBJECTIVE ONE: COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EITI STABILIZING WORKING GROUP AND IMPLEMENTED OBLIGATIONS RELATED APPLICATION

1a. Participation in the EITI Global Conference (Initiative for Transparency in Extracting Industries)

1. MSG and the Secretariat ALBEITI confirm implementation of the steps and obligations of the Albanian Government to be members of the EITI 2. Participation of a delegation of international EITI conference in Paris, France in March 2011 3. Participation of a delegation of international EITI conference in 2013

Participation in the Conference 5-of EITI International in Paris, France 1-2 March 2011 Participation in the International EITI Conference in 2013

Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy, Head of Secretariat ALBEITI

not / applicable EITI and support from local donors 3 000 $ budget and / or donor funds EITI

Obligations and procedures for implementation purpose of membership in the initiative for transparency in extracting (EITI) Participation in international activities Discussion, understanding, exchange of experiences and contacts with leaders and members of the EITI

1b. Completion of Secretariat staff following of establishing the central points of the Albanian government (the Chairman of the Working Group ( MSG ) and manager of the Secretariat)

Secretariat ALBEITI meet staff by decision of KM and orders of KM, METE

January - February 2011 Based on Decision of KM Nr.540, dated 07.07.2010 and Order of KM Nr.201 dated 03.12.2010 and Order of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy Nr. 896, date21.12. 2010 for the organizational structure of the Secretariat ALBEITI

Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy MSG Chairman Head of Secretariat ALBEITI

not / applicable

Application of VKM Nr.540, date 07.07.2010 and Order Nr.201, dated 03.12.2010 was appointed director of the Secretariat ALBEITI Application of the duties of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy to Order Nr.896 dated 21.12.2010 has approved the organizational structure of the Secretariat ALBEITI at METE Minister for the purposes of ongoing EITI process led by GP and Deputy along the METE Filling Secretariat ALBEITI staff and increase the level and work on EITI procedures

1c. Knowing the commitment of the Government, which undertakes to work with all stakeholders (such as civil society, companies, etc.) on EITI

1. Contact and coordination with civil society and other companies for preparation of the first EITI report; 2. The operation Interagency working group (Working Group) to the right of participation and other external members also demonstrates the commitment of government and examines the work of the EITI process continuously. 3. Expanding the participation of

January - March 2011 Interest groups most important for participation in the WG of ALBEITI will be invited to meetings of the WG of ALBEITI. Interest groups will be informed continuously

WG Chairman Head of Secretariat ALBEITI

not / applicable

Participation and involvement of interest groups that will be participating in the actions of WG and ALBEITI Secretariat as part of the work on the validation report of the situation and concrete work to be submitted to the Central Board of EITI in Oslo, Norway. Extending of Interest Groups in the WG.



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stakeholders in WG setting min. 50% participation of their WG. 4. Participation of stakeholders who will be participating in the WG for ALBEITI action (acceptance, participation and cooperation by them) at the validation of the situation in Albania and the EITI report follows.

March - May 2011 Letter and Invitation to expand the participation of stakeholders in WG. July - August 2011 Decision KM on WG and participation of stakeholders in WG.

Acceptance and commitment, participation and continuous collaboration with stakeholders on the objectives, scope and concrete work towards the EITI process.

1d. Recognition the MSG of EITI and interest groups participants in the WG with the work done for the tendering arrangements for foreign consultants for first EITI report and validation EITI report.

Preparation and approval of ToR, procedures for appointment of consultants for assessment ALBEITI in WG (such as government agencies, oil companies, mining companies, civil society, etc.) Presentation, discussion and approval of draft reports by an independent administrator and validator EITI Report, discussion of work done to achieve the fittest concrete special reports required for Albania's participation in EITI

The first meeting of WG of ALBEITI with members and guests will be held on 04 January 2011; January - May 2011 WG meetings will be every month and constantly throughout the period of assessment to examine the concrete work of the consultants and the Secretariat

WG and Secretariat ALBEITI

not / applicable Discussion and approval of TOR, deadlines of consultants and tendering procedures. Discussion and approval of draft reports and final reports for the membership and participation in the EITI from the WG on quality and deadlines. Regular monthly meetings of the WG will discuss and will lead the implementation of the obligations of the inclusion of Albania in EITI




OBJECTIVE TWO: ESTABLISH, DEVELOP AND PUBLISH AN EITI WORK PLAN

2a. Establish, Develop and Publish an EITI work plan and implementation schedule

Develop a Work Plan to be valid published which defines the main lines of work within the ALBEITI implementation of obligations arising from the process and the application of EITI (initially through an validation report that will be judged by the EITI Board ).

Publication of the work plan 2011 for ALBEITI in January 2011. Publication of the work plan for 2011-2013 ALBEITI in July 2011. Publication of the plan

MSG and Secretariat ALBEITI

State Budget and World Bank project. Main cost is time and effort of the WG and the Secretariat of ALBEITI

A work plan for the Secretariat of ALBEITI published on the basis of which reported, analyzed and updated the work carried out in accordance with the implementation of EITI procedures and deadlines.



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Work plan is dynamic and will be updated whenever it will be necessary. It will be a press conference to publish this ALBEITI work plan in February 2011 and for Work plan 2011 - 2013 in June 2011.

improving for 2011 - 2013, welcoming all comments and recommendations made, which will be constantly under implementation periods. June 2011

2b. Identify sustainable sources of financing for EITI implementation

Ensuring the state budget and / or local funds and foreign donors for ALBEITI and seeking other funding sources to support implementation of the EITI. Preparation of the budget required and argumentation. Preparation and applications for projects, agreements etc.. order making grants, funds from various local and foreign donors.

January 2011 Revised September 2011 Overview p / budget v.2012, 2013 Overview of projects and applications within the time mainly in the first 6 month period 2011-2013.

MSG and Secretariat ALBEITI

State budget , local and foreign donor Guarantee fund 6 million ALL / year for EITI activities financed from state budget 2011 -2013. Project in Albania to support EITI by World Bank, providing funding of $ 275 thousand for 2011. Support for 2011 of $ 91,000 from local donors. Main cost is time and effort of the WG and the Secretariat of ALBEITI

Steady income to support the implementation of EITI Support ALBEITI state budget and other donors. Application and submission of proposals at the various donors in supporting funds to ALBEITI

2c. The determination of the Statute and the EITI Secretariat duties and MSG

Improve the legal framework. Acceptance of the Statute, procedures and regulations for MSG Acceptance of the Statute, the Terms of Reference (TOR) , the regulation for the MSG , Secretariat staff and staff employed / engaged for the realization of the tasks left by the MSG and in support of his work.

June 2011 February 2012 Review and Improvement

Secretariat ALBEITI in Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy

not / applicable 33 million lek in 2011 - State Budget 60 million lek in 2012 - State Budget

Work with high level and the implementation deadlines set. Coordination of Secretariat work for the program support tasks that ALBEITI MSGs work and duties to the EITI Central




OBJECTIVE THREE: REMOVE OBSTACLES TO OBLIGATIONS UNDER EITI / CAPACITY BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE

3a.Review of legal framework to identify potential obstacles to

Review of legislation to identify possible obstacles in implementing the EITI obligations.

March - July 2011

Secretariat ALBEITI

not / applicable

Improving the legal basis / regulatory / contractual and free of obstacles to EITI implementation



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EITI implementation Define procedures for compliance with the requirements of the legal basis of the EITI. Improvement of law for reporting of data from private and state companies.

March 2012 MSG of ALBEITI

Application of a memorandum of understanding with the oil and gas companies for the implementation of EITI procedures up to legal improvements

3b. Capacity building/training for government specialists on EITI and petroleum sector issues

Training for employees of state Training for MSG members, Workshops and seminars for MSG and public employees, institutions, etc. related activities of EITI. Study tour for experience in other countries. Self-assessment workshop

March - December 2011 By detailing the work program during the v. 2012, 2013

Secretariat ALBEITI MSG of ALBEITI

26. 000 USD in 2011 - the WB project Budget, donors Year 2012 - 2013 (Implementing Agency for Training and Consulting, workshop and study tour)

Understanding and better implementation of the EITI and the problems associated with and the relationships between sectors of the extractive industry and government. Cooperation with civil society, interest groups, regional development, community etc. Training for implementation of EITI obligations.

3c. Capacity building/training for civil society (including media) on EITI and petroleum sector issues.

Training for civil society in general, Information and discussions with civil society regarding the EITI Training for civil society, members of the MSG, Workshops and seminars / training sessions and information on issues specific to different groups according to interests, Self-assessment workshop

April - December 2011 By detailing the work program during the v. 2012, 2013

Civil society and media Secretariat ALBEITI MSG of ALBEITI


Understanding and better implementation of the EITI and the problems associated with and the relationships between sectors of the extractive industry and government in Albania assessed by civil society. Cooperation with civil society, regional development, community etc. Suggestions / recommendations and support of civil society through a better understanding on the part of its extractive industry issues.

3d. Capacity building / training of stakeholders (industry) on EITI and extractive industry sector issues

Training for stakeholders in general, Information and discussions with these groups to the mining and hydrocarbon sector in relation to EITI Training for stakeholders, members of the MSG, Workshops and seminars / training sessions and information on issues specific to different groups according to interests, Self-assessment workshop

April - December 2011 By detailing the work program during the v. 2012, 2013

Participants in the GP of interest groups (extractive industries) Secretariat ALBEITI MSG of ALBEITI


Understanding and better implementation of the EITI and the problems associated with and the relationships between sectors of the extractive industry and government in Albania assessed by stakeholders. Cooperation with stakeholders, regional development, community etc. Suggestions / recommendations and support of stakeholders through a better understanding on the part of its extractive industry issues.

3e. Outreach informational activities

Preliminary Communication Strategy 2011 Communication and Information Strategy 2011-2012

January 2011 June 2011 April - December 2011


10,000 USD in 2011 - the WB project for strategy

Continuous information and forms diversified mining and hydrocarbon sector in Albania in the largest size, with accurate, reliable and readable by a wider public.



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Seminars, radio and TV talk show, news articles, newsletters, websites, lists of addresses, e-mail, etc.. Manufacturing information brochures, articles, etc..

By detailing the work program during the v. 2012, 2013 Ongoing

23. 000 USD in 2011 - the WB project Budget, donors Year 2012 - 2013 (Implementing Agency and Consultant for publicity, TV, radio, publications, workshops, etc.).

Increased opportunities for information to a wider public, civil society, community, etc. and. encouragement of interest for their problems in extracting industry, regional development, community areas, etc..

3f. Capacity building and monitoring sustainable income (MSI)

Improve the legal reporting of data. Define the procedures and timelines of data collection for evaluation Based on the production plans of each year, MSG and Secretariat ALBEITI may decide each year on what data should be added in order to have a more detailed reporting statements to achieve a sustainable monitoring of revenues derived by all companies. Self-assessment workshop

March 2011 April - December 2011 By detailing the work program during the v. 2012, 2013 Ongoing


5.500 USD in 2011 - the WB project Budget, donors Year 2012 - 2013

Increased capacity to various stakeholders about EITI to realize a sustainable monitoring of revenue for the government and stakeholders.




OBJECTIVE FOUR: COMPLETE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REPORT OF EITI

4a. Develop a reporting template for the EITI report

MSG ALBEITI base of discussions agree to the form of reporting results in ALBEITI report ensuring that the report be simple, understandable, comparable to the form of reports that are used for EITI and contain all the data necessary. Working Group (MSG ) estimates and determines data to be collected, their method of reporting by companies and government and ensure the receipt of this information. (Data received from the government and companies should be based on the audit of financial activity by international standards)

March 2011 METE Secretariat ALBEITI MSG of ALBEITI

2.500 USD in 2011 - the WB project Budget, donors Year 2012 - 2013 Main cost is time and effort of the MSG and the Secretariat of ALBEITI

Format of reporting standards used by the EITI reports. Support to legal for companies mining and hydrocarbon companies initially for basic memorandum of understanding. Applications for the consultants' recommendations EITI, WB and international auditing standards.



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4b. Determination and Agreeing on levels of confidentiality ( level of aggregation /disaggregation)

MSG ALBEITI will discuss and agree on the level of confidentiality that will be used in reports on EITI maintaining information related commercial activity and influence with the companies but by creating a balance and the right to public information concerning the activity extractive industry in terms of payments to companies and those obtained by the state.

March – April 2011 METE Secretariat ALBEITI MSG of ALBEITI

Main cost is time and effort of the MSG and the Secretariat of ALBEITI

Determination of levels of data confidentiality, detailed, full, etc..

4c. Define the procedures and deadlines for recruiting consultant who will prepare the Annual Report and final report EITI based requirements and reporting EITI forms for extracting industries (Regarding this activity and 4a)

MSG ALBEITI should determine procedures, tasks and time requirements for administrators, validators and independent consultants who will prepare reports in accordance with EITI requirements and forms, which must be reliable, efficient professional, listed by the EITI, at a cost appropriate and accurate.

January – March 2011 September 2011 January 2012 January 2013


Main cost is time and effort of the MSG and the Secretariat of ALBEITI

Binding contracts and compliance deadlines to / from independent consultants for the design and delivery of the EITI report, evaluation report EITI binding

4d. EITI report completed by an independent consultant who submitted the EITI Working Group which formally approves (or rejected)

Consultant collects, analyzes and processes the data related to the extracting industry in Albania, including minerals and hydrocarbon sector under the action areas and terms of reference that has designated and approved by the Working Group (MSG). Independent Consultant represent the first EITI report for formal approval at the ALBEITI Secretariat and the Working Group (MSG). . Initially, the ALBEITI Secretariat and the following ALBEITI MSG analyzes report, discusses and asks the consultant for explanations, where necessary to make updates to the report with new data and examine whether the present format of the report complies with the terms of reference defined by EITI requirements. ALBEITI Secretariat and further ALBEITI MSG formally evaluates and

The first EITI report (Reconciliation Report ) year 2009 in summary be submitted until 30 March 2011

Secretariat ALBEITI MSG of ALBEITI Independent Consultant selected for reconciliation report

85. 000 USD for the first EITI report in 2009 - funded by the WB project 85. 000 USD for EITI reconciliation report for 2010 - funding from local donors Budget and donor funds to v.2011 - 2012

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approves (or rejects) summary report. In case of failure can make their objections to the report.

4e. Publication and distribution of the Report prepared in compliance with the EITI and approved by the Government

EITI Report published by the government, ALBEITI Secretariat and other websites.; EITI Report published and recorded / reported on its basic points in the media (a summary of the report published in newspapers, etc.) ALBEITI Secretariat designs and ALBEITI MSG approves a strategy with regard to information and publication of this report (by organizing information sessions, explaining the data and findings, etc.) for all stakeholders while you give them the opportunity to discuss this report so that they make their evaluations and interpretations of results.

May – July 2011 Secretariat ALBEITI MSG of ALBEITI

Funds for information, communication and publicity in mass media, print media etc.. provided for y.2011 by the project WB See note 3e Funds for the year 2012 -2013 - from the state budget and donors

EITI Reports for Albania published in two languages (Albanian and English) on various websites, ALBEITI and METE website and made possible their knowledge to all parties concerned.




OBJECTIVE FIVE: VALIDATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EITI

5a. Validation EITI ALBEITI Secretariat informs ALBEITI MSG basic procedures for the selection of an validator from a list approved by the International EITI Secretariat in Oslo, Norway. Validator follow all procedures of validation of Albania as a country of EITI implementation in accordance with the requirements provided in the book for EITI assessment and submit report for approval at the ALBEITI Secretariat and ALBEITI MSG, the Albanian government and the EITI Board (who approve or rejected).

Validation Report (Draft Validation Report) summary of submitted in MSG until 10 May 2011 and until 14 May 2011 in EITI International Secretariat. Review final report submitted max. 01 September 2011 Approval or rejected in the Central Board of EITI with min. May 15, 2011 max. October 2011 January 2012 January 2013

Secretariat ALBEITI Validator working with major companies, civil society, government and all stakeholders and the members of the ALBEITI MSG

65. 000 Euro for Validation report for the year 2011 - State Budget

Recognition of results of implementation of EITI work and procedures. Submission for approval of validation report to the ALBEITI Secretariat, ALBEITI MSG , the government and the EITI Board, who approve or rejected.

5b. Publication and distribution of

EITI validation report published by the government, the ALBEITI website or

May / October 2011

Secretariat ALBEITI

23. 000 USD. - WB project

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validation report EITI

other website, a summary of his main points of his published in the mass media (a summary of the report published in newspapers, TV, etc.) ALBEITI Secretariat designs and ALBEITI MSG approves a strategy on information, communication and publicity of the validation report (by organizing information sessions, workshops, media to explain the data and results of the evaluation report, etc..) to all parties concerned.

March 2012 March 2013

MSG of ALBEITI

See note 3e websites, ALBEITI and METE website and made possible their knowledge to all parties concerned.

TOTAL COST

Cost per year with funding sources

2011 - 2013 Total 426.000 usd for year 2011 a. 60.000 usd – State

Budget b. 275.000 usd –

project WB, MDF, OSCE

c. 91.000 usd –other donors

Totali 220.000 usd for year 2012 d. 100.000 usd –

State Budget a. 120.000 usd – WB,

MDF,OSCE, other donors

Totali 235 000 for year 2013 e. 105.000 usd –

State Budget a. 130.000 usd – WB,

MDF, OSCE, other donors

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Cost per year to be financed from state budget

2011 - 2013 60 000 usd – for year 2011 – State Budget 100.000 usd – for year 2012 – State Budget 105 000 usd – for year 2013 –State Budget Total for three years 265.000 usd


Cost per year to be financed by the Multi Donor Fund (MDF), World Bank (WB), OSCE and other donors

2011 - 2013 275. 000 – for year 2011 – project with WB 91.000 usd –for year 2011 from local donors 120 000 usd – for year 2012 – MDF, BB, OSCE other donors 130. 000 usd – for year 2013 – MDF, BB, OSCE, other donors Total for three years 616. 000 usd


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PARTICIPATION IN EITI BY APPLICATION MEET OBLIGATIONS

1a.Unequivocal public statement of intention to implement EITI

1a. Participation in the EITI Global Conference (Initiative for Transparency in Extracting Industries)

1b. Setting the central points of the Albanian Government to the Working Group ( MSG ) Chairman / Secretariat ALBEITI

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1c Government commits to working with all stakeholders (such as civil society, companies, etc.) on EITI

1c. Knowing the commitment of the Government, which undertakes to work with all stakeholders (such as civil society, companies, etc.) on EITI

1d. Determination of ALBEITI MSG -interest groups participating in the MSG

1d. Recognition the MSG of EITI and interest groups participants in the WG with the work done for the tendering arrangements for foreign consultants for first EITI report and validation EITI report.

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2a. Establish, Develop and Publish an EITI work plan and implementation schedule

2b. Identify sustainable sources of financing for EITI implementation

2c. Establishment of the Secretariat of ALBEITI

2c. The determination of the Statute and the EITI Secretariat duties and MSG

REMOVE OBSTACLES TO OBLIGATIONS UNDER EITI / CAPACITY BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE

3a. Review of legal framework to identify potential obstacles to EITI implementation

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3c. Capacity building/training for civil society (including media) on EITI and petroleum sector issues.

3d. Capacity building / training of stakeholders (industry) on EITI and extractive industry sector issues

3e. Outreach informational activities

3f. Capacity building and monitoring sustainable income (MSI)

COMPLETE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REPORT OF EITI

4a. Develop a reporting template for the EITI report

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4c. Define the procedures and deadlines for recruiting consultant who will prepare the Annual Report and final report EITI based requirements and reporting EITI forms for extracting industries (Regarding this activity and 4a)

4d. EITI report completed by an independent consultant who submitted the EITI Working Group which formally approves (or rejected)

4e. Publication and distribution of the Report prepared in compliance with the EITI and approved by the Government

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5a. Validation EITI

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APPENDIX 4 –

• ORDER NO. 71 OF THE PRIME MINISTER DATED 21ST JULY 2011

• MEMBERS OF THE ALBEITI WORKING GROUP NOMINATED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ORDER 71 OF THE PRIME MINISTER DATED 21ST JULY 2011



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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA

PRIME MINISTER

O R D E R

No. 71, dated July 21, 2011

FOR

THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONING

OF THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP

FOR THE SUPERVISION OF ALBANIA’S MEMBERSHIP

PROCEDURES IN THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES

TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE (EITI)

Based on Point 3 of the Article 102 of the Constitution and on Point 1 of Article 12 of the Law No. 9000, dated January 30, 2003 “On the organization and functioning of the Council of Ministers”,

I ORDER:

1. The establishment and set to functioning of the multi stakeholder working group for supervising Albania’s membership procedures, as implementing country of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, as well as ongoing fulfillment of duties deriving from being part of this initiative.

2. The Working Group is headed by the Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy and is composed by the following members:

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d) One representative from the General Tax Department; e) One representative from the National Agency of Natural Resources; f) One representative from the Albanian Geological Service; g) Five representatives from the business, selected by the National Network of Extractive

Industries; h) Five representatives from the civil society, selected by the National Network for the Civil

Society for EITI.

The representative level in this Group for State institutions will be not lower than that of a director of directorate in a ministry.

3. On invitation from the chairman of the Group, representatives from other institutions may take part in Group meetings.

4. The institutions mentioned in the point 2 of this Order shall send to the chairman of the group, within 15 (fifteen) days from the day of entrance into force of this Order, the names of their representatives.

5. The Secretariat of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) shall prepare the draft Regulatory Act for the functioning of the Working Group of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which is approved by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy.

6. The Order No. 156 dated December 27, 2008 of the Prime Minister “For the establishment and set to functioning of the multi stakeholder working group for supervising Albania’s candidacy procedures in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)” is abrogated.

This Order enters into force immediately.

PRIME MINISTER

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Members of the ALBEITI Working Group nominated under the provisions of Order 71 of the Prime Minister dated 21st July 2011

1. Neritan Alibali Working Group Chairman, Deputy Minister of METE 2. Sokol Mati METE, director of directorate 3. Arjana Dyrmishi Advisor to the Minister of Finance and director of directorate, Ministry of Finance 4. Tetis Lubonja Director of directorate, Ministry of Justice 5. Shilda Kamberi Chief of sector, General Tax Department 6. Edmond Goskolli Director of directorate, AKBN 7. Gjovalin Leka Director of directorate, Albanian Geological Service 8. George Bedineishvili CEO, Company Albanian Chrome 9. Adrian Bylyku CEO, Company Antea Cement (Titan) 10. Leonidha Cobo CEO, Company Bankers Petroleum Albania 11. Fatos Ademi CEO, Company Stream Oil and Gas Albania 12. Perparim Alikaj FIAA representative and CEO of the Company Tirex Resources 13. Fatbardh Zeneli Civil Society ( Albanian Centre for International Right ) 14. Erald Kapri Civil Society ( Centre for Albanian Youth and Media ) 15. Ilir Aliaj Civil Society ( Centre for Development and Democratization of Institutions) 16. Anila Hajnaj Civil Society (Albanian Centre for Institutional Development) 17. Sami Nezaj Civil Society (Albanian Centre for Transparency and Free Information)

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APPENDIX 5 – DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE AND RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR ALBEITI WORKING GROUP



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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, TRADE AND ENERGY

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Secretariat

BILL OF RULES OF THE MULTI STAKEHOLDER GROUP FOR SUPERVISING

ALBANIA’S MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES IN THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE (EITI)

GENERAL PROVISIONS

In implementing the Council of Ministers Decree No. 540 dated July 07, 2010 “For the establishment and set to functioning of the Secretariat to supervise Albania’s membership procedures in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)”, later changed and the Prime Minister Order No. 71 dated July 21, 2011 “On the establishment and set to functioning of the multi stakeholder working group for supervising Albania’s membership procedures, as implementing country of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative”, the following Bill of Rules is prepared:

Article 1

Juridical Status

The establishment and set to functioning of the multi stakeholder working group for supervising Albania’s membership procedures, as implementing country of the Extractive Industries

Transparency Initiative (EITI), hereinafter called MSG is based on the Prime Minister Order No. 71 dated July 21, 2011.

Article 2

Object of the Bill.

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Article 3

Mission of the Multi Stakeholder Group (MSG)

1. MSG supervises Albania’s membership procedures, as implementing country of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), for the ongoing completion and implementation of EITI procedures (Reference: Point 1 of the Prime Minister Order No. 71 dated July 21, 2011).

Article 4

MSG Competences

1. MSG approves short and long term plans of the activities needed to ensure Albania’s membership in EITI and on periodical bases analizes the implementation of due programs.

2. MSG supervises and assesses the work of ALBEITI Secretariat in a periodical way and reports to the Prime Minister and the respective Minister.

3. MSG informs on ALBEITI Secretariat performance during the period between its two meetings.

4. MSG approves all necessary acts to complete Albania’s membeship procedures in EITI, on proposal from ALBEITI Secretariat and in respect of EITI International Secretariat procedures.

Article 5

MSG Chairman and Members

1. The Working Group is headed by the Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy and is composed by the following members:

a) One representative from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy; b) One representative from the Ministry of Finances; c) One representative from the Ministry of Justice; d) One representative from the General Tax Department; e) One representative from the National Agency of Natural Resources; f) One representative from the Albanian Geological Service; g) Five representatives from the business, selected by the National Network of Extractive

Industries; h) Five representatives from the civil society, selected by the National Network for the Civil

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2. The representative level in this Group for State institutions will be not lower than that of a director of directorate in a Ministry.

3. MSG members that represent Government are appointed and released from duty by the director of the respective Government institution.

4. On invitation from MSG Chairman Group, representatives from other institutions and from the National Network of Extractive Industries and the National Network for the Civil Society for EITI may take part in Group meetings.

Article 6

MSG functioning

1. MSG holds its meetings, as a rule, in the headquarters of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy, or in another location determined by MSG.

2. MSG develops its activity through the meetings of its Members and the decisions it takes. MSG meetings are considered valid when more than half of its Members participate.

3. MSG meetings are held not less than once in two months, or when they are required by its Chairman, by 1/3 of its Members, or by the Director of ALBEITI Secretariat. The Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy has the right to call an MSG meeting whenever he judges it opportune.

4. All MSG Members shall be informed in a written form and not less than 2(two) days ahead of the meeting, on the agenda of the meeting and shall be made available in an electronic way the preliminary materials for discussion.

5. MSG meetings are directed by MSG Chairman and in his absence, by an MSG Member authorized by him.

6. Every MSG Members present in an MSG meeting has the right of one vote. MSG decisions are considered as approved, when more than half of present MSG Members have voted for them. One the number of votes is equal, Chairman’s vote is decisive.

7. MSG meetings are documented by a Validation Note, prepared by a person assigned by MSG. The Note is signed by him/her and by all present MSG Members.

8. MSG decision are signed by MSG Chairman. 9. On invitation from MSG Chairman Group, representatives from other Government

institutions and/or from the National Network of Extractive Industries and the National Network for the Civil Society for EITI may take part in MSG meetings.

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Rules of Ethics

MSG shall implement the Rules of Ethics approved in the Law “On Ethics in the Public Administration”.

Article 8

Information Administration

Classification of documentation and its safeguard ia made according the legislation in power, the methodology of documentation elaboration and its safeguard.

Article 9

Approval of the Bill

This Bill of Rules enters immediately into power and becomes obbligatory for implementation, immediately after its signing from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy.

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APPENDIX 6 –

MINUTES AND ATTENDANCE LIST FOR THE MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON 4TH MAY 2011, APPROVING THE 2009 RECONCILIATION REPORT



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REPUBLIKA E SHQIPERISE MINISTRIA E EKONOMISE, TREGTISE DHE ENERGJETIKES

Sekretariati Nismes per Transparence ne Industrite Nxjerrese

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Grupi Nderinstitucional i Punes i ngarkuar me zbatimin EITI ne Shqiperi, pasi shqyrtoi dhe diskutoi Raportin Final te Rakordimit te paraqitur nga Administratori i Pavarur "Fair Links",France si dhe vleresimin e bere nga Sekretariati EITI, vleresoi se :

1. Raporti i Pare i Rakordimit EITI (Variant Perfundimtar) eshte hartuar duke u bazuar ne Termat e References te miratuara, ne rregullat dhe praktiken nderkombetare EITI.

2. Fazat dhe procedurat e ndjekura kane pasqyruar nje pune reale dhe vleresuese per gjendjen e industrise nxjerrese ne Shqiperi. Te dhenat e komunikuara nga ana e Agjencive te Shtetit jane te sakta dhe perfaqesojne te ardhurat e mbledhura nga Shteti.

3. Verjetjet e Grupit te Punes jane marre parasysh ne raportin perfundimtar. 4. Komentet dhe sugjerimet e bera nga Administratori I Pavarur "Fair Links", France

ne Draft Raportin Final EITI 2009 jane pranuar nga Grupi i Punes dhe do te ndiqen per te permiresuar punen e metejshme.

Ngarkohet Sekretariati Shqiptar EITI ( ALBEITI) per ndjekjen , zbatimin dhe raportimin.

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enada Kociaj Znj.Najada Rama

Z. Engjell Cakciri

Z. Sami Nezaj

Znj.Veronika Korkaj

Z. Mir Ibrahimi

Z. Mustafa Nezih Kubaq

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Z. Petrit Duva \

Z. Perparim Alikaj

Znj. Anila Hajnaj Z. Leonidha Cobo

Z. Erald Kapri

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Mbledhje Grupit Nderinstitucional te Punes EITI

per Diskutimin e raportit final te kompanise "Fair Links" DATA : 04.05.2011

PJESEMARRJA

Nr. Emer Mbiemer Institucioni

Anetare te Grupit te Punes

Z. NERITAN ALIBALI METE

Z. SOKOL MATI METE

Znj.VERONIKA KORKAJ M.FINANCAVE

Znj. DENADA KOCIAJ M.DREJTESISE

Z. ILIR IBRAHIMI MPSCSHB

Znj. VIOLET A ZAIMI DPT

Z. OLTION KUKE DPD

Min. Jashteme

Znj.ELSA DHULI INSTAT

10 Z.EDMOND GOSKOLLI AKBN

11 Znj.NAJADA RAMA ATRAKO

12 Z.ADIL NEZIRAJ SHGJSH

13 Z. ILIR ALIAJ QZHDI

14 Znj. ANILA HAJNAJ QSHZHI

15 Z. SAMI NEZAJ OJIL

16 Z. ERALD KAPRI SHOQ.CIVILE

17 Z. ENGJELL CAKCIRI SHOQ.CIVILE

18 Z. MUSTAFA NEZIH KUBAQ BERALBA

19 Z. LEOJJIDIIA COBO BANKERS

20 Z. PETRIT DUVA ACR

21 Z. PERPARIM ALIKAJ FIAA

22 Z. YLLI GJONI- ALBPETROL

22 Z.FERDINAND MURATI ALBPETROL

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