As countries seek to expand electricity access, strengthen energy security and accelerate the clean energy transition, transparency has never been more important. But what information really matters, and how can …
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Powering up transparency and integrity in the Energy Sector: Insights from Zambia
By Soren Kirk Jensen, Strategic Adviser at CoST When I lived in Angola, shortly after the end of the country’s long civil war, electricity supply was affected by frequent outages. …
Malawi is Leading the Way on Open Climate Finance
By Evelyn Hernandez, CoST Technical Director Malawi is showing what open government can achieve in the fight against climate change. For CoST – the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, this year’s celebration …
What happens when the public gets a seat at the table?
Turning open government into infrastructure that serves people by Gloria Di Martino, Communications Consultant “History shows that progress toward more open government is hard won. It was often achieved through …
What’s the price tag of transparency? Transparency in infrastructure needs a business case – and this is how to make it
By Petter Matthews, Executive Director This piece was also published in New Civil Engineer. Governments are losing vast amounts of money on infrastructure every year. IMF estimates suggest that, on average, …
Malawi’s Climate Finance Challenge: From Ambition to Accountability
By Evelyn Hernandez, CoST Technical Director & Samuel Biton, Malawi MSG Chairperson Malawi is on the frontlines of climate change. From devastating cyclones to prolonged droughts and recurring floods, the …