Multi-stakeholder working is a core feature of the CoST approach and one that has helped to catalyse CoST impact worldwide. Increasingly, we are seeing its value recognised by key influencers …
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Project monitoring in Honduras underscores need for greater transparency and accountability mechanisms
A site visit carried out by CoST Honduras has highlighted a lack of transparency, after a team of experts and students found inconsistencies along a major road upgrade on the …
Citizen project monitoring in Afghanistan: Driving change from the bottom up
In October, CoST Afghanistan held a capacity building session for members of two civil society organisations (CSOs) in Balkh province, Afghanistan: the Community-Based Monitoring of the Infrastructure Sector (CBM-I) organisation …
CoST at PIARC World Road Congress: laying the foundations for integrity in the road sector
This week, members of the World Road Association (PIARC) met at the 26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi. PIARC provides a platform for road experts, fostering debate and knowledge …
Transparent procurement systems: good for the public, the private sector and the SDGs
To achieve the ambitious task of reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, our procurement systems must become ever more transparent and accountable. These systems are key to delivering …
Firm commitment from the Government of Ukraine as a new memorandum of understanding is signed with CoST
The Government of Ukraine has taken a significant step towards institutionalising the CoST approach after signing a new memorandum of understanding with CoST Ukraine and Transparency International Ukraine. This formalises …