CoST – the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative (CoST) is the leading global initiative improving transparency and accountability in public infrastructure. CoST works with government, industry and civil society to promote the …
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Transparency and ethics lead to zero law suits in El Salvador public infrastructure
Changes in transparency and ethics in the last three years have seen the number of law suits against the Ministry of Public Work in El Salvador reduced to zero. In …
AfDB sets the pace on CoST Malawi
Right on the heels of the recent Launch of the CoST International Programme in South Africa, the African Development Bank, Malawi Office walked the extra yard by approving a twelve …
Cameron calls for G8 leadership on CoST
David Cameron has made enhancing transparency – including the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative – a key priority during Britain’s term as President of G8 group of richest nations this year. …
Open Contracting Partnership consults on Principles
The Open Contracting Partnership (OCP) convened a meeting in London recently to discuss its draft ‘Open Contracting Principles’. The OCP Steering Group invited a range of external participants to provide …
EU to publish Anti-Corruption Report
The European Commission estimates that up to 120 billion euros could be lost each year to corruption in the 27 Member States of the EU. This was revealed by Cecilia …