CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, has joined the OECD led and US State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) supported, Global Initiative to Galvanise the Private Sector as …
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Not Just Procurement Risks: Red Flags in How Water Infrastructure is Planned
Original publication: Water Integrity Network LESSONS LEARNED FROM PILOTING A NEW INDICATOR FRAMEWORK ON EARLY STAGE INVESTMENT PLANNING Integrity risks related to the selection and planning of new infrastructure are …
West Lombok launched its first Infrastructure Transparency Index
West Lombok, a member of CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, recently published its first edition of the Infrastructure Transparency Index (ITI). The ITI is a tool developed by CoST International …
CoST is driving public participation through social auditors in Honduras
We know that informed citizens who demand accountability from their public institutions can support the reduction of corruption risks in infrastructure projects, enabling people to have access to better and …
New website, an international award, summits, and more: Our 2023 highlights
In 2023, CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, strengthened relationships in various sectors and continued to highlight that transparency and accountability are fundamental pillars for the use of public funds in infrastructure …
Announcement on CoST Afghanistan
The CoST board has revoked Afghanistan’s membership of CoST. There has been no active programme in the country since the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Since then, open government …