USAID partners with the EITI to support anti-corruption efforts, contract transparency and systematic disclosure. EU Commission extends its support for the EITI International Secretariat for an additional three years. New EITI Validation model is agreed by the EITI Board. > page 23 December Contract transparency As of 1 January 2021, all EITI implementing countries are required to publish new and amended contracts for extractive projects. > page 12 EITI strategic priorities are launched for 2021-2022, outlining six key shifts for EITI implementation. > page 26 Systematic disclosure The EITI launches a new tool to track and monitor systematic disclosures in EITI countries. > page 20 January February March Opening Extractives The EITI launches a new global programme in partnership with Open Ownership to advance beneficial ownership transparency. > page 14 Expectations for EITI supporting companies The EITI Board agrees to review adherence to the supporting company expectations. > page 27 Myanmar is suspended due to political instability. Boliden becomes an EITI supporting company. 5 2021 52 EITI Reports published. 17 countries adopt flexible reporting. 0 2 4 6 8 0 1 0 2 4 6 8 0 7 0 2 4 6 8 0 5 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 0 2 4 6 8 0 6 26% of EITI data is now reported at source. 26% of EITI data is now reported at source.