CoST – The Infrastructure Transparency Initiative created the Infrastructure Transparency Index (ITI) because we know efficient and effective delivery of public infrastructure is paramount for economic growth and social development. …
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International Women’s Day 2025
CoST International Secretariat and its members have spotlighted gender equality through events, resources and interviews. This international women’s day, take a look at some of our achievements. Guidance Note: Mainstreaming …
The Role of AI in Advancing Infrastructure Transparency
By Robert Worthington CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, has consistently advocated for greater transparency, participation and accountability in public infrastructure investments. How might AI help advance these goals? Artificial Intelligence …
What you need to know about transparent procurement: CoST’s roundup from the 2025 OGP Asia & The Pacific Regional Meeting
By: Justine Wharton The 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting was held in Manila, Philippines in February 2025. Justine Wharton, Head of Advocacy and Communications …
Gender and Inclusiveness – in Panama
By Manuel Gonzalez In the universe of public procurement, many countries have begun to measure the impact on vulnerable population groups. This includes supporting the better distribution of government money …
Deepening our private sector engagement
This is an exciting week for CoST as we kick off a programme that aims to Galvanize the Private Sector (GPS) as Partners in Combating Corruption. It will start in …