CoST Ukraine has announced the launch of a new tool, ‘’Great Construction Transparency”, at the Ukraine Open Data Forum 2020. The online platform will promote transparency around the government’s flagship …
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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 …
Engaging the private sector for more competitive, effective procurement in Uganda
In Uganda, spending on public procurement is estimated to account for around 55% of the national budget. Fair and competitive procurement is therefore key to achieving value for money from …
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) …
Advancing gender-inclusive infrastructure
Today we publish ‘Enhancing inclusive infrastructure: A review of gender equality in CoST Thailand’. The publication provides a valuable baseline for CoST Thailand to measure progress in gender equality and …
As corruption rocks South Africa, CoST scoping study shows appetite for change
In 2018, South Africa was shaken by a series of allegations relating to large and widespread corruption throughout the country. Given the huge sums associated with infrastructure contracts, it is …