Over 30 Multi-Stakeholder Group Members from Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Guatemala recently heard how CoST offers a global standard for transparency and accountability in public infrastructure. Speaking at the …
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CoST Ethiopia attributes $13.3m cost increase to incomplete design
Incomplete and inadequate designs on infrastructure projects have led to major time and cost increases. This includes a $13.3m or 254% cost increase on the Gidabo irrigation project in central …
CoST film launched today, highlights impact on local communities in Guatemala
A new film was launched today on International Anti-Corruption Day that highlights the impact of the CoST Guatemala programme on local communities. The film highlights how the Chichavac road is …
Coordinators undertake professional development
Three journalists scooped the CoST Malawi 2014 Media Awards for reporting important issues on public infrastructure projects. The journalists included Gabriel Kamlomo formerly from Blantyre News Papers Ltd who wrote …
CoST Malawi identifies 262% cost overrun on road scheme
CoST Malawi has identified a 262% or over 3bn Malawi Kwacha (USD 7.4m) cost increase on the rehabilitation of the Nkhotakota – Msulira Road. The Ministry of Transport and Public …
Ethiopia finalises Disclosure Standard
Guidance developed by the CoST Ethiopia MSG recommends the use of the radio as the primary channel for disclosing project and contract information. This guidance is based on an assessment …