Natural Resource Governance Course

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1 Natural Resource Governance Course November 2017 Radisson Blu Hotel Hammamet, Tunisia 1

2 About: The natural resource sector in Tunisia has contributed to the state building of the country and played a big role in its social and economic development. The sector witnessed different phases impacted by the changing political, economic and social context. The intricacies of this field made it a controversial one surrounded by doubts and considered as opaque by many stakeholders. This course aims to enhance the participants understanding of the sector and related challenges based on the international experiences and adapted to the specificities of the Tunisian context. Organizers: The course will be co-organized by: The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is and independent and non-profit organization working on data, analysis, applied research providing policy advice, advocacy, and capacity development. NRGI helps people realize the benefits of their countries endowments of oil, gas and minerals. Institut Arabe des Chefs d'entreprises (IACE): The course will be organized in partnership with IACE, an independent think tank aiming to serve as a bridge between research and policy by bringing academic rigor to the study of current policy issues. Approach: The course facilitates an exchange of expertise, experiences and advocacy strategies in the extractive sector while bridging the gap between governmental and non-governmental entities and hence broadening the network of sector actors working for better natural resource management so that citizens can realize their fair share and their country s sustainable development. It also equips the participants with the relevant competencies to make a positive contribution in transforming the resource governance in Tunisia. The coursework strikes a balance between lectures, case studies and interactive sessions. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants. 2

3 Participants The course is open to: Oversight Actors (CSOs, Media, Parliamentarians) active in the sector Government officials working in the sector (PMO, Ministry of Governance, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Ministry of Finance, and SOEs) Participation: Interested applicants should submit their applications (a CV and a motivation letter) online before the 8 th of November 2017 to the following nkassab@iace.org.tn Course Content: The course is organized into five essential themes in resource governance Natural Resource Sector s specificities Licensing and Contracts Fiscal Regimes : Policies and Comparative Analysis State-Owned Entreprises & Revenue Distribution Transparency and Governance Tools and mechanisms The Course will be insured in both French and Arabic; For more information please contact the following nkassab@iace.org.tn or the following number

4 COURSE PROGRAM Day 1 19 November Day 2 20 November Day 3 21 November Day 4 22 November Day 5 23 November Natural Resource Sector s Specificity Licensing and contracts Fiscal Regimes : Policies and Comparative Analysis State Owned Enterprises Governance & Revenue Distribution Transparency and Governance Tools and mechanisms 09:00 10:45 Key Players and Governance Principles Laury Haytayan, Licensing Policies Carole Nakhle, & Kais Mejri, General Introduction to Fiscal Regimes Thomas Lassourd, & Carole Nakhle Revenue Management Mechanisms Dr. Fethi Nouri, EITI a Tool for Improved Governance Charfeddine Yakoubi, 10:45 11:15 Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break 11:15 13:00 Specificities of Investing in Hydrocarbon Sector Bechir Nahdi, Introduction to Oil Contracts Dr Fethi Nouri, Comparative Analysis Carole Nakhle, Or Thomas Lassourd, Revenue Distribution Mechanisms: (central - local government) Dr. Fethi Nouri RGI 2017, Lessons Learnt Kais Mejri & Charfeddine Yakoubi, 13:00 14:00 Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break 4

5 14:00 16:00 The Challenges of the Energy Sector in Tunisia Bechir Nahdi Understanding Tunisian Oil Contracts Dr. Fethi Nouri Benchmark of Tunisian PSCs Contracts Carole Nakhle Or Thomas Lassourd SOE enterprises Governance and Case Study (ETAP) Dr Majdi Hassan & Tarek Chkioua, Open Discussion on Improving Governance of the Sector Kais Mejri, & Charfeddine Yakoubi 19:00 21:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Closing Dinner & Certificates Distribution Facilitators Bechir Nahdi, Petroleum Engineer, Former CEO, ETAP Carole Nakhle, Energy Economist and CEO of Crystol Energy Charfeddine Yakoubi, Public Auditor and Expert in Oil and Gas Fethi Nouri, Economist, Expert in Oil and Gas Sector and University Professor Kais Mejri, Energy Expert and former director of Legal department at Ministry of Energy Laury Haytayan, MENA Region Director, NRGI Majdi Hassan, Executive Director of the IACE and University Professor Tarek Chkioua, Director of the ETAP Thomas Lassourd, Senior Economic Analyst, NRGI 5