The road sector in Ukraine – crucial to serving the country’s growing transport and trade needs – faces long-standing issues stemming from low investment and unfair business practises. The sector …
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CoST assurance process shines light on disclosure, local content and inclusion in Uganda’s infrastructure sector
Today CoST Uganda launches its Fourth Assurance Report which explores 23 public infrastructure projects across the health, education, environment and transport sectors. The results of the assurance process are encouraging, …
CoST Uganda Fourth Assurance Report
A summary of key findings and recommendations from CoST Uganda’s Fourth Assurance Report. The assurance process covered 23 projects from eight procuring entities, worth approximately 4.6 trillion Ugandan shillings (US …
In Guatemala, citizens are taking ownership of vital water projects
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, access to clean water and sanitation has become ever more important. CoST Guatemala has been supporting the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and Government …
CoST assurance process sparks reform in Afghanistan’s water sector
In Afghanistan, widespread drought led to the displacement of more than 371,000 people in 2018 alone. Improving water management and irrigation is therefore a key priority for the government, with …
Increasing local content and media engagement to promote fair business practises in Uganda
Back in January 2020, CoST Uganda was awarded funding through the UK Government’s Business Integrity Initiative (BII) and launched the programme ‘’Creating fair business practises in Uganda’’. The BII seeks …