The EITI Board acknowledged the seriousness of the situation in Myanmar following the recent coup d’état. The Board expressed its strong concern about the safety of members of the multi-stakeholder group in the country. The Board concluded it was not possible to envisage the EITI operating under the current circumstances. ​

The EITI Board has consequently decided to suspend Myanmar temporarily due to political instability, in accordance with the EITI Standard, and lack of essential freedoms.​

It notes that the EITI in Myanmar has played an important role in strengthening extractive sector governance. The participation of all EITI office holders in the reform process – including government, companies and civil society – has been essential to ensure open debate and is key to translating transparency into greater accountability. ​

Restoring effective multi-stakeholder oversight of the EITI process, and an environment where civil society is able to participate in an open debate on matters relating to extractive sector governance should be a factor in any lifting of the suspension. This would include considerations relating to adherence to the EITI Civil Society Protocol.

The EITI Board will monitor and review the situation on a regular basis and consider if further action is necessary including the possibility of delisting.