The EITI Board agreed that the 2019 Standard will come into force immediately, i.e., when it will be formally adopted on 17 June 2019. Implementing countries are encouraged to adopt the new Standard as soon as possible. Countries currently working on EITI Reports and corrective actions from Validation may continue their work under the 2016 Standard. For EITI disclosures and reports published prior to 31 December 2019 the Board will apply a “no disadvantage test” in Validations and other assessments whereby implementing countries may demonstrate adherence to either the 2016 EITI Standard or the 2019 EITI Standard. From 1 January 2020 onwards, only the 2019 EITI Standard will apply. 

Overview of changes to EITI Standard