CoST - The Infrastructure Transparency Initiative is a leading global non-profit driving transparency, participation & accountability in infrastructure

London, United Kingdom
Joined February 2011
🎙️ LET’S TALK PUBLIC PROCUREMENT How is PPDA strengthening accountability, addressing stalled government projects and bringing PPDA services closer to the people? Join the PPDA Executive Director, Canon Benson Turamye, TONIGHT on Spice FM 89.9 for an insightful conversation on these important issues and more. 📅 Today, 20th October 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📻 Don’t miss out Tune in live using the link below and be part of the conversation. 🔗 radioly.app/radio/89-9-spice… #RegulatingForResults
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Building a green business or working on land restoration? Apply now for the 2026–27 Youth Ecopreneur Programme! Get access to: 📈 Business training & mentorship 🤝 Global networks & exposure 💰 Funding opportunities Past alumni have raised millions and won global awards. Apply here: bit.ly/4zLkpgK
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⛏️ Governments are striking mineral deals with each other at a rapid pace. Yet few are publicly available. Our new guide shows how EITI data and multi-stakeholder processes can strengthen #transparency & oversight of these agreements. 📘 Read the guide: eiti.org/guidance-notes/guid…
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I was pleased to be able to deliver a virtual presentation on the Beneficial Ownership Data Standard during this AI and tech workshop on uncovering beneficial ownership in infrastructure organised by @CoSTransparency @AccountLab and @C4ADS infrastructuretransparency.o…
🔎 Who is behind the companies delivering public infrastructure? CoST, Accountability Lab and C4ADS brought together experts from across Latin America to explore how data and emerging technologies could strengthen transparency in public infrastructure. 👉bit.ly/4hatskP
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¡𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐕𝐀 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐎! Nos complace anunciar la incorporación de @CoSTransparency a la membresía de AmCham Panamá, como parte del sector de Organizaciones sin fines de lucro (ONG). Conozca nuestro directorio de empresas tinyurl.com/9c6me24f
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And why transparency in construction and infrastructure projects is essential @CoSTransparency @CoST_Africa South Africa ought to join @DeanMacpherson
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Las buenas inversiones no solo se miden por sus resultados; también se construyen desde una planificación y ejecución transparentes. 🔎 Evelyn Hernández, Directora de CoST – Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, destaca la importancia de incorporar desde el inicio la transparencia, la publicación de información y el uso de datos en las inversiones, así como aprovechar el alcance regional para compartir buenas prácticas y adaptar experiencias exitosas entre países. 💡 Descubre en este video cómo estos aprendizajes pueden contribuir a mejorar la forma en que se impulsan los proyectos para el desarrollo. BCIE Motor de la Transformación Positiva @CoSTransparency ___ Good investments aren’t just measured by their results; they’re also built on transparent planning and execution. 🔎 Evelyn Hernández, Director of CoST – Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, highlights the importance of incorporating transparency, information disclosure, and the use of data into investments from the outset, as well as leveraging the regional scope to share best practices and adapt successful experiences across countries. 💡 Watch this video to discover how these lessons can help improve the way development projects are implemented. CABEI Engine for Positive Transformation
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Interested in a career with UNEP? We regularly seek qualified individuals from around the world with skills to help safeguard the environment for future generations. See current vacancies here: unep.org/work-with-us
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2 weeks to go until #OpenGovWeek 🌍 15 years of turning openness into concrete reforms that strengthen transparency, accountability, & citizen participation. There’s still time to be part of it. 📷 Submit your event and join the programme: opengovweek.org/submit-an-ev… #OGP15
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Uganda is very delighted upon this milestone and your recognition @UNDPGAIN @CoSTransparency. we remain committed to advancing transparency, accountability, anti-corruption, and public participation in the infrastructure sector. A candle of reform continues to burn.
We are delighted to be the first partner to feature on @UNDPgain Anti Corruption's new platform, where they spotlight our work with @CostUgChapter. This includes putting local communities at the center and driving reform through data. info.anti-corruption.org/202…
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How has CosT Uganda worked to strengthen transparency in public infrastructure? Read our latest partner story to find out👉info.anti-corruption.org/202… #Integrity #UnitedAgainstCorruption #Infrastructure
We are delighted to be the first partner to feature on @UNDPgain Anti Corruption's new platform, where they spotlight our work with @CostUgChapter. This includes putting local communities at the center and driving reform through data. info.anti-corruption.org/202…
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Call for proposals: 2nd Islands Water Congress 📍 Montego Bay, Jamaica 9–11 Dec 2026 Theme: Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development Submit papers, sessions or creative work buff.ly/DFRhddJ 🗓 Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
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As critical mineral demand grows, government-to-government (G2G) deals are reshaping how countries secure resources. But without #transparency, risks to governance, revenues and accountability remain. Read more in our new blog with @IGFMining 👉 eiti.org/blog-post/fast-trac…
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La Lic. Sheyla Castillo de Arias, Directora General de @ANTAI_Panama, señalo que la institución está dispuesta a seguir trabajando con @CoSTransparency para lograr la transparencia de la infraestructura pública en beneficio de la ciudadanía.
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Panamá alcanzó 67.73 sobre 100, una mejora de 19.67 puntos respecto a la 1ra. Edición (48.06 en 2023), consolidándose como el país con el desempeño más alto del ITI a nivel internacional, señaló Marta Acosta, Gerente de País de @CoSTransparency Panamá.
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Replying to @Okideobaldia
@Okideobaldia, Directora Ejecutiva de @LibertCiudadana, Capítulo Panameño de @anticorruption, en el Panel "Retos y compromisos en transparencia", organizado por @CoSTransparency en Panamá, durante la presentación del 2do. Índice de Transparencia en Infraestructura (ITI).
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For #EarthDay, our Board Member, Tina Gunnarson wrote about the importance of climate commitments and potential individual hinderances to environmental progress. This piece, and this topic, is more important than ever before engineersagainstpoverty.org/… #WorldEarthDay
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Every species on Earth relies on a sustainable climate. Every fraction of a degree matters when it comes to protecting biodiversity and nature. Everyone can join the push for #ClimateAction by accessing the latest news and data: unep.org/news-and-stories/ne…
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Last week at the @OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum, we at OGP, focused on one main key message. Read more on LinkedIn and follow us: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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