Covid-19 has exposed critical gaps in healthcare systems worldwide. In response, governments are scrambling to address chronic under-investment in health service delivery by rapidly boosting public spending on vital equipment, …
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Infrastructure is key to recovery and growth – how do we finance it?
In an era of crisis and uncertainty, a resounding takeaway from CoST and Eurodad’s joint session at the C20 Global Summit was the need for more quality, sustainable infrastructure. Faced …
Robust guidance package for CoST members and infrastructure transparency advocates gets off the ground
Today CoST publishes its robust Assurance Manual and Guidance Note, to help further the work of our members and others and deepen our global impact. Assurance is the first of …
As governments redress gaps exposed by Covid-19, what role can infrastructure governance play?
As governments grapple with Covid-19, many will turn to infrastructure investment both as a means to fill gaps in healthcare exposed by the pandemic and provide a much-needed boost to …
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 …
Financing infrastructure in an era of global crisis: CoST and Eurodad join forces for C20 Summit session
Infrastructure is essential to meeting the global challenges of our time. Issues as diverse as Covid-19 response, economic recovery, building resilience against future pandemics, meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …