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 …
News category: CoST Afghanistan
CoST’s top performing posts of 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been a tumultuous year – but one in which we have also seen renewed calls for social justice and …
CoST in the media: Strengthening accountability through public engagement
Engaging journalists on issues in infrastructure is a key part of the CoST approach: it increases accountability amongst decision makers, by ensuring the public are informed of the developments which …
CoST webinar highlights lack of transparency on Covid-19 projects in Afghanistan
CoST members continued to contribute to the Covid-19 response this week, as CoST Afghanistan brought together key stakeholders for a webinar to assess the country’s newly built health infrastructure. Voices …
CoST Afghanistan amplifies private sector voice in a bid to strengthen procurement
CoST Afghanistan has brought together figures from the construction industry, along with civil society, academia and the government, for a webinar on the challenges of doing business with the government. …
CoST Afghanistan saves millions through independent, pre-contract oversight body
Today, CoST publishes a new impact story which explores how implementing the CoST approach in Afghanistan has contributed to a saving of AFN 646 million (US$8.3 million), through the creation …