Indeed, it has been estimated that some CDDCs could reach all or a significant share of their unconditional NDC mitigation targets through flaring reduction atone (table 4.1). Therefore, oil-producing CDDCs could benefit from an assessment of the required policy and regulatory framework to induce alternative utilization and commercialization of associated gas in the upstream oil sector. In this context, strengthening governance of the extractive sector is crucial. Increasing transparency and accountability can be powerful measures against corruption and bribery in the sector (Cameron and Stanley, 2017).