The road sector in Ukraine – crucial to serving the country’s growing transport and trade needs – faces long-standing issues stemming from low investment and unfair business practises. The sector …
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CoST assurance process shines light on disclosure, local content and inclusion in Uganda’s infrastructure sector
Today CoST Uganda launches its Fourth Assurance Report which explores 23 public infrastructure projects across the health, education, environment and transport sectors. The results of the assurance process are encouraging, …
In Guatemala, citizens are taking ownership of vital water projects
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, access to clean water and sanitation has become ever more important. CoST Guatemala has been supporting the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and Government …
CoST Uganda: a Collective Action approach to integrity in infrastructure procurement
This interview was originally featured by the Basel Institute on Governance. Here, Gilbert Sendugwa, Senior Regional Manager Africa of CoST Uganda gives an insight into a recent UK Business Integrity Initiative-funded project …
CoST assurance process sparks reform in Afghanistan’s water sector
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 …
Increasing local content and media engagement to promote fair business practises in Uganda
Back in January 2020, CoST Uganda was awarded funding through the UK Government’s Business Integrity Initiative (BII) and launched the programme ‘’Creating fair business practises in Uganda’’. The BII seeks …