As countries build back from the economic crisis, high-value Public-Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure contracts may be increasingly adopted to fill vital infrastructure needs. Indeed, last month the G7 Summit Statement …
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Data disclosure in Honduras steps up a gear with implementation of OC4IDS
Tomorrow marks Open Data Day, an annual celebration of open data globally. In the spirit of the Day, we reflect on how the Open Contracting for Infrastructure Data Standard (OC4IDS) is …
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 …
Bridging the accountability gap: CoST tools showcased at World Bank IACC session
In his opening remarks for the World Bank’s session at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), Vinay Sharma, the Global Director of the World Bank’s Governance Global Practice, told the audience …
As Latin America responds to crises, CoST approach is recognised by governments
In Honduras and Panama, governments are taking steps to institutionalise the CoST approach in recognition of the role that transparency, open data and citizen engagement play in public infrastructure investment. …
How CoST fights corruption: World Bank showcases CoST impact in latest publication
The devastation caused by corruption is most acutely felt by the world’s poorest and vulnerable. It increases costs, reduces access to vital services, and erodes trust in government. In its …