Talking Matters Guide

[Bérangère Maïa Parizeau]

Dear all,

I am just reading this document Talking Matters! A guide for communicating the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, I believe that for all of you who are working on policy ideas will greatly benefit from taking a look at this document. I will be writing a blog entry on this topic this week.

https://eiti.org/files/Talking_Matters_Guide_Roadshow%20version_April%202013_UPDATED.pdf

Inspiration The title ‘Talking Matters!’ encapsulates the essence of what the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is about and what this guideline is aiming to convey. Firstly, ‘matter’ refers to a ‘physical body’ and so alludes to the physical outputs from the extraction industry such as oil, gold, minerals, metals- all different kinds of 'matter'. Secondly, ‘Talking Matters!’ conveys the message that talking and communicating is important and should be prioritized. Thirdly, in Aristotelian philosophy ‘matter’ refers to something that, as the subject of change and development, receives form and becomes substance. This latter connotation is particularly apt given that good and effective communications practices undertaken by the EITI can really make a difference and become a substantial catalyst for positive change. 

Have a fabulous week!

Maïa

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with kind gratitude, Bérangère Maïa N. Parizeau