Breaking down barriers: How IPPI is changing the game in infrastructure data sharing
By: Michael Cengkuru Introduction Access to reliable and accurate data is crucial for making informed decisions, especially in the infrastructure sector. In Malawi, traditional methods of data sharing have been plagued by various challenges. For instance, paper-based record-keeping systems have been prone to errors, loss, and damage, making it difficult to access and share
The road to stronger infrastructure governance in Scotland
By Soren Kirk Jensen, Senior Advisor, CoST Nordic and Baltic OGP Member Meeting in Edinburgh On April 30, a group of Nordic and Baltic OGP member countries convened in Edinburgh to share lessons about fiscal openness, including around infrastructure investments. This event represents an opportunity to reflect on the outcomes of five years of engagement
Earth Day 2024: The importance of building integrity into water infrastructure by Maria Prado
Access to clean water is a significant challenge worldwide. This is particularly so in the Global South, where the vast majority of the world’s population lives. In Uganda, roughly 8 million people are currently without access to safe water, while a further 27 million lack access to adequate sanitation. African nations are not alone in
Infrastructure Transparency Index 2023 and Ecuador’s challenges to make public infrastructure processes more efficient and transparent
By Manuel Gonzalez Caballero Amid the complexity of the policy context, tools can be developed to help establish a metric of transparency in the infrastructure sector. In recent years, Ecuador has faced an unstable political climate, with protests, changes of authorities, early elections, insecurity, and violence. These elements cannot be excuses for poorly managing
CoST is driving public participation through social auditors in Honduras
We know that informed citizens who demand accountability from their public institutions can support the reduction of corruption risks in infrastructure projects, enabling people to have access to better and quality public services. Six years ago, CoST planted a seed of developing transparency in Honduran infrastructure projects. Today, this seed has grown and spread to