CoST programmes across Africa - in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sekondi Takoradi (Ghana) and Malawi – have been adjusting to the new reality created by COVID-19. As in countries around the world, lock-downs and social distancing measures mean that communication and interaction have been transformed. CoST Africa Regional Manager Olive Kabatwairwe explores how CoST teams
This week CoST has been taking part in the (virtual) Face-to-Face meetings between the C20 and G20 Working Groups which give the opportunity for civil society to raise concerns over G20 priorities with working group representatives. Held at this extraordinary time, their importance and value is like never before. In this blog, CoST's Charlotte Broyd
CoST is pleased be involved with the C20 again this year with Executive Director, Petter Matthews continuing his role as Chair of the Civil Society 20 (C20) Infrastructure Working Group and becoming a member of the C20 Steering Committee. In this blog, Petter reports from the C20 Kick-Off Meetings that were held recently in Riyadh,
2019 was a defining year for CoST: we gained seven new members, received recognition from internationally recognised stakeholders such as FIDIC and the G20 and concluded a major research project exploring how key issues in high-income countries can be resolved to deliver better quality infrastructure. We’ve hit the ground running as we enter 2020 and
Following the success – and impact – of Assurance Week 2018, we’re excited to announce that CoST Assurance Week is back. This week (November 25 – 29), CoST programmes from around the world will publish assurance reports which shine a light on key issues in public infrastructure projects. From improving road projects in Afghanistan to
We recently reported the sad and untimely death of CoST Board Member Alfredo Cantero. CoST Chair, Chrik Poortman reflects on Alfredo’s motivations, his contribution to CoST and the impact he had on those he worked with. If you’re planning a political career, positioning yourself to challenge corruption and vested interests probably isn’t the best way
