the gulf of guinea and the global economy - AIPN

V. Role for Oil CompaniesThe investment opportunities offered by the Gulf of Guinea shouldattract the business community. Their intervention should takemultiple forms, including joint-ventures with the countries’national companies.Key issues:Corporate Governance:‣ Compliance with international best practices on accounting, anti-corruption laws, auditing and reporting requirements;‣ Transparency in activities (e.g. full participation to EITI):this will help them make reputational and credibility gains, andfacilitate their establishment in the indigenous locations19