...who shares some thoughts about recent progress on BOT, and also the importance of beneficial ownership transparency information being actively used by tax auditors and other actors.

At the @WorldBank Civil Society Policy Forum this week, a key theme has been the importance of #BeneficialOwnership #transparency in high-risk sectors such as #procurement and #tax. We recently caught up with Verónica Grondona from @ICRICT...

...for citizens, and open to embracing new innovations, ideas and connections. We're grateful to be part of this community shaping the future of the space.

...from different countries during the Summit. We now need to measure those more effectively and amplify those stories. 💠 Despite significant challenges to the #OpenGov space in many contexts, the Summit and community remains resilient and committed to delivering impact...

in particular since this sector is among the hardest-hit by the reduction in aid spending 💠 Connected to this, there's a clear need for stronger evidence and communication on the impacts of BO reform - we heard so several excellent examples of this...

and #BeneficialOwnership #transparency is well positioned to connect these spaces and leverage lessons from both 💠 There was a consensus emerging that we need a stronger shared narrative on the importance of beneficial ownership transparency and other governance reforms...

...throughout the summit, underscoring its importance as a bedrock of #GoodGovernance 💠 Informal discussions and high level panels highlighted the growing need to link the #OpenGov space with digital public infrastructure #DPI initiatives...

Last week, Open Ownership was represented at the @opengovpart Global Summit, the 13th Pan African Conference on Tax and #IFFs, and the Corporate Registers Forum. Following the #OGPSummit, some reflections: 💠 #BeneficialOwnership #transparency remained high on the agenda...

En la reunión del Grupo de Líderes en Práctica Global de Instituciones (Gobernanza) del @BancoMundial, #ChileCompra presentó el avance en la detección de información de beneficiarios finales (BOT) en las compras públicas de Chile, que permite cruzar datos y prevenir posibles

We return from this engagement encouraged by the strong interest in regional data sharing and the growing recognition that beneficial ownership data can be a catalyst for tax mobilisation, fair competition, and sustainable growth.

Beneficial ownership #transparency is central to this vision: strengthening investigations, supporting tax compliance, and enabling smarter use of data across the continent.

We also welcomed the call by His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh @VP_Jalloh, Vice President of Sierra Leone to “create an ecosystem favourable to revenue generation, anchored on #accountability and #GoodGovernance.”

...equip hospitals to provide life-changing care, build infrastructure, and create opportunities that lift people out of poverty.”

As Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura, Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (Sierra Leone) @NRASalone, stated: “Robust tax systems are the lifeblood of a functioning state. Through effective taxation, nations can fund schools so every child can learn...

The conversations underscored the urgency of addressing #IFFs, profit-shifting, and the complexities of taxing a digital economy — challenges no single country can solve alone.

...and explore how #BeneficialOwnership data can support revenue authorities in understanding their tax base and closing tax gaps. #TaxForProgress #2025WATAFHLPD_GA

Last month, we had the privilege of attending the 7th High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) in #SierraLeone organised by the West African Tax Administration Forum (@wataftax) as part of our ongoing efforts to build strategic partnerships, better understand the tax space... #WATAF

📌Don’t miss it! The Future of Beneficial Ownership at the International Monetary Fund & World Bank Annual Meetings. Join Oceana’s Daniel Skerritt @DanHomarus to discover how transparency can help stop illegal fishing. 📅15 Oct 20:00 CEST ➡️ https://t.co/BqRCgivK8Q #IMFmeetings

We were also pleased to hear from Daniel Haering, #AntiCorruption Coordinator at @DialogosGuate, who made the case that when companies are contracting with government, the public has a right to understand who's benefiting from those funds, especially for large contracts

We also heard from Thomas Kaunda, Deputy Registrar - Commercial of @pacrazambia, who shared insights on how his agency is working to drive the use of beneficial ownership data in areas including licensing, land, procurement, and also in tackling #IFFs