RAW Talks is an interview series exploring the ideas and experiences of leaders, researchers and practitioners in the field of resource policy and economics. All with the aim to advance the discussion on how best the extractives sector can contribute to development. Interviews are published in regular online editions that can be accessed for free at www.rawtalks.org.

The IGF supports more than 60 nations committed to leveraging mining for sustainable development to ensure that negative impacts are limited and financial benefits are shared. It is devoted to optimizing the benefits of mining to achieve poverty reduction, inclusive growth, social development and environmental stewardship.

The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is an independent, non-profit organisation which provides policy advice and advocacy on issues relating to natural resource governance.

OpenOil is a company based in Berlin with a mission to create an open data framework for managing natural resources at a supranational level - because this is the only way natural resources wil be sustainable in the long run.

IPIECA's work develops, shares and promotes good practices and knowledge to help the industry improve its environmental and social performance.

ICMM is an international organisation dedicated to improving the social and environmental performance of the mining and metals industry. It brings together 23 mining and metals companies and 34 regional and commodities associations.

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global Standard to promote the open and accountable management of natural resources.

The Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee is the internationally renowned graduate school in the field of international business transactions and natural resources and energy law and policy.

The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI), a joint centre of Columbia Law School and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, is the only university-based applied research centre and forum dedicated to the study, practice and discussion of sustainable international investment.