The Institution of Civil Engineers features a blog from CoST Senior Communications Manager, Charlotte Broyd, on CoST's latest tool: the Infrastructure Transparency Index. No one doubts the enormous challenges ahead in recovering from the pandemic, as low economic activity and levels of debt mount. The role that infrastructure plays in meeting these challenges has been
In its latest Voices podcast, the Institute of Human Rights and Business feature CoST Board Chair, Chrik Poortman and Senior Policy and Research Adviser, Maria da Graça Prado who focus on the human and financial impact of corruption and mismanagement in infrastructure. An estimated 10-30% of investment in infrastructure – projects such as roads, bridges,
Last year was one in which the flexibility of the CoST approach was put to the test amidst the shifting political and social realities of Covid-19. With in-person meetings restricted, CoST members across 19 countries were forced to think creatively about how best to increase transparency, participation and accountability in infrastructure. As our Annual Report
On Tuesday 8 June UCL's Global Governance Institute will host a webinar exploring how the CoST approach can help to bridge governance gaps in infrastructure and meet global investment needs. Infrastructure is a vital component of efforts to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has particular importance in mitigating the impacts of climate
Transparency and Accountability Initiative recently sat with CoST’s John Hawkins to discuss our approach to improving transparency, participation and accountability in public infrastructure. John shone a light on how this approach is particularly important given renewed attention to infrastructure investment and “building back better" from the pandemic.
CoST releases its final guidance on the CoST approach centred on improving the disclosure, multi-stakeholder working and social accountability features of its approach. This draws on our recent impact, lessons learned and adaptability during Covid-19. The guidance will help not only our members but others wishing to adopt the approach in infrastructure and across other
