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We're proud of Panama for publishing their first independent review during #OpenGovWeek, covering transport projects. This builds on their many achievements across social accountability, use of the Infrastructure Transparency Index and legal mandates.

As the world celebrates #OpenGovWeek, Malawi is showing what open government can achieve in the fight against climate change. They are also nominated for an award the Basel Institute of Governance. Find out more about their work in this article. bit.ly/4v697RR

On #OpenGovWeek, CoST Panamá is launching its new Independent Review, reinforcing the importance of transparency, accountability, and public oversight in infrastructure investment.

As #OpenGovWeek begins, CoST members across the globe are reflecting on why open government matters for infrastructure. Open government can help ensure infrastructure serves people — not the other way around. Read more: bit.ly/49cwMY9

As part of #OpenGovWeek, explore CoST’s guidance note and learn how governments, civil society, and the private sector can work together to strengthen accountability and improve infrastructure delivery worldwide. 👉bit.ly/4drnF79

Applications to develop our new exciting Infrastructure Anti-Corruption Toolkit closes this Monday. Could this role be right for you or someone you know? Take a look at our Terms of Reference and FAQs: bit.ly/4us95mK

🎓Jalisco avanza en participación ciudadana desde las aulas. Auditorías sociales impulsan mejoras en datos y marcos legales. 🔗 Historia: bit.ly/47nORl9 #Transparencia #DatosAbiertos #Infraestructura

We have published two free, accessible resources will support anyone looking to drive change through infrastructure data to save money and transform lives. These documents are useful for a wide range of stakeholders. bit.ly/4uKPBKo

📢 Hiring: Web dev consultancy Build the IACT platform for CoST – a global anti-corruption knowledge hub for infrastructure. We also have a FAQ document available too. 🔗 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4us95mK

After attending the InfraDays conference last week, our Senior Programme Manager for the Private Sector said: “Attending OECD InfraDays underscored how quickly the Blue Dot Network is maturing as a global benchmark for sustainable, high‑quality infrastructure."

🌍 CoST Uganda in focus! We’re excited to see our Uganda impact story featured by Anti-Corruption for Development — highlighting how transparency and multi-stakeholder action are helping strengthen infrastructure delivery. 👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/4mGDoDC

📢 Hiring: Web dev consultancy Build the IACT platform for CoST – a global anti-corruption knowledge hub for infrastructure. ⌛Deadline extended: applications are now open until May 18th 🔗 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4us95mK

Members achieved strong successes from their plans, excelling on key collective targets around training stakeholders, infrastructure data platforms and implementing independent review processes. Learn more about their upcoming plans: bit.ly/4dbg9gH

Governments lose ~1/3 of infrastructure spending to inefficiency, mismanagement & corruption — trillions globally. At CoST, we’ve developed a new way to measure the financial value of transparency in infrastructure. 👉bit.ly/4u4NIrZ

Want better infrastructure? Start with transparency. The Infrastructure Transparency Index (ITI) measures how openly governments disclose infrastructure information—across legal frameworks, data quality, citizen engagement and more. 👉 Explore the Index: bit.ly/4dIioru

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

In Kampala, a land dispute stalled the Katalemwa Road project. CoST Uganda brought stakeholders together on site to review concerns and clarify project plans — helping rebuild trust and move construction forward. 👉🔗 bit.ly/47nORl9

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-event #OGP15

📢 Hiring: Web dev consultancy Build the IACT platform for CoST – a global anti-corruption knowledge hub for infrastructure. 🔗 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4us95mK

Are governments publishing infrastructure data? The Infrastructure Transparency Index assesses how much information is shared across the full life cycle of infrastructure projects — from planning to implementation. Better data means better oversight. 🔗 bit.ly/4dIioru