CoST Technical Adviser Hamish Goldie-Scot contributed to the FIDIC Integrity Forum at the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2026 in New Delhi, exploring how integrity commitments can be translated into practical action across the infrastructure lifecycle.

Hamish highlighted how integrity risks frequently arise at the interfaces between different stakeholders, where gaps in information, differences in how information is interpreted, and mismatches between who has information and who has the authority to act can create vulnerabilities.

The session moved from principles to practice through a series of real-life integrity-risk scenarios. Working under the Chatham House Rule, participants discussed situations they could face — and, in many cases, had encountered themselves — and explored what different stakeholders can do to anticipate and avoid risks, prepare for them, and respond appropriately when they arise.

The discussion also highlighted how the same integrity risk can look different depending on the stakeholder involved. Public authorities, consultants, contractors, investors and civil society may have different information, responsibilities, incentives and options for action.

Hamish introduced CoST’s forthcoming Infrastructure Integrity Toolbox (IIT), which is designed around this challenge. The toolbox will help different infrastructure stakeholders identify integrity risks and explore practical responses that reflect their particular roles and circumstances.

The session reinforced the importance of moving beyond high-level integrity commitments towards practical tools and actions that stakeholders can apply in their day-to-day work.

By bringing different perspectives into the conversation, initiatives such as the FIDIC Integrity Forum can help turn shared integrity principles into practical measures that strengthen infrastructure delivery.