Overview
Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is an independent non-profit organisation established in 2013 through the merger of Revenue Watch Institute and Natural Resource Charter. Headquartered in New York, it aims to improve how countries manage oil, gas and mineral resources to achieve equitable and sustainable development outcomes.
Mission and focus areas
NRGI’s mission is to support informed, inclusive decision-making about natural resources and the energy transition. Its work focuses on strengthening governance systems so that resource wealth benefits citizens while minimising environmental and social harms.
Key thematic areas include anticorruption, taxation and revenue management, state-owned enterprises, fossil fuel transition and transition minerals. These areas align closely with ESG considerations by addressing transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation in extractive industries and energy systems.
Structure and governance
NRGI operates as a global policy institute with a distributed team working across multiple regions, particularly in resource-rich developing countries. It is led by a president and chief executive officer and governed by a board of directors, supported by an advisory council comprising international experts.
The organisation collaborates with governments, civil society, and international institutions, combining country-level engagement with global policy advocacy. Funding is provided by philanthropic foundations, governments and multilateral organisations.
Programs and offerings
NRGI produces research, policy analysis and practical tools to support better resource governance. Notable outputs include the Resource Governance Index, the Natural Resource Charter framework, and datasets on extractive sector contracts and revenues.
It also provides technical assistance, capacity building and training to policymakers and civil society organisations. These resources help finance professionals and practitioners assess governance risks, fiscal regimes and sustainability considerations in extractive industries and the energy transition.
