The CoST International Secretariat has published a series of Guidance Notes outlining the steps associated with establishing and implementing a CoST programme. The notes are aimed at officials who are tasked with establishing a CoST programme, and Multi-Stakeholder Groups and National Secretariats who are implementing a CoST programme.

The series covers the core features of CoST: Multi-Stakeholder working, disclosure and assurance and how a country can join CoST. The Guidance Notes listed below are available from the CoST website:

Guidance Note 1: Impact Stories
Guidance Note 2: Joining CoST
Guidance Note 3: Developing an Implementation Plan
Guidance Note 4: Establishing a Multi-Stakeholder Group and National Secretariat
Guidance Note 5: Scoping Study
Guidance Note 6: Designing a Disclosure Process
Guidance Note 7: Designing an Assurance Process

Please contact the CoST International Secretariat for further information.