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

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Infrastructure works better when communities can participate. Social accountability helps civil society use infrastructure information to ask questions, raise concerns and engage with decision-makers.

Learn more about the CoST approach 👉 https://t.co/cMyioIs2en

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⏰ There's still time to take CoST's global Private Sector Survey.

Help shape new tools to identify and mitigate integrity risks across the infrastructure project cycle.

📅 Deadline: 15 July
📝 Take the survey: https://t.co/tbvLK0u4CZ

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⚡ What does it take to build a more transparent electricity sector?

Our latest article shares 5 key takeaways from CoST's recent webinar, exploring how transparency, integrity and open data can strengthen energy infrastructure and investment.

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Better infrastructure decisions happen when different voices are at the table. CoST brings together governments, civil society and the private sector to work collaboratively on infrastructure transparency and accountability.

Discover the CoST approach 👉 https://t.co/cMyioIs2en

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Transparency works best when systems are connected and information is easy to access.
Panama pioneered on reforms that improved data consistency, strengthened accountability, and contributed to a 40.9% increase in its ITI score within three years.

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What does meaningful transparency in the energy sector look like? How can open data help reduce risks, strengthen investor confidence, and support a more sustainable energy transition? Join our webinar to find out!

📅 June 23rd 2026
⏰ 12 BST
👉https://t.co/RagiHwbNtt

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Why does transparency and integrity strategically matter in the energy sector? Join our free webinar to learn more about key challenges and emerging solutions from Zambia's experience.
👉https://t.co/eUK5GHAYMs
📅 June 23rd 2026
⏰ 12 BST
Register now: https://t.co/TCc2zLf9dL

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⚡Ahead of our webinar on 23 June, Soren Ambrose explores lessons from Zambia's energy sector and asks how open data can help improve oversight, integrity and investment decisions. join the discussion!

Read more: https://t.co/kR8V5JEw8u
Register here: https://t.co/RagiHwbNtt

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Uganda identified gaps in data publication, citizen participation and institutional capacity. In response, new monitoring systems, public feedback mechanisms and grievance committees were introduced across infrastructure projects.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/GldklLliXk

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On #Desertification and Drought Day, we're reminded that transparency and accountability play an important role in ensuring infrastructure projects support resilient communities and sustainable environmental outcomes.

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Transparency only matters if the information can be trusted. Assurance helps identify gaps, risks and inconsistencies — improving oversight and helping governments deliver projects more effectively and efficiently.

Learn more on our approach 👉 https://t.co/cMyioIs2en

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For #LondonClimateWeek, join us for a 📢FREE ONLINE WEBINAR📢
Drawing from lessons from Zambia, we're exploring how transparency and integrity can help drive better energy investments.
🔗 Find out more and sign up: https://t.co/eUK5GHAYMs

#EnergyTransition #OpenData

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📢Uganda has taken another step towards stronger infrastructure transparency with the relaunch of its upgraded Data Publication Portal — helping drive more accountable and citizen-focused infrastructure delivery.

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In West Lombok, Indonesia, the Infrastructure Transparency Index (ITI) identified gaps in infrastructure data availability and management. 2,000 pieces of project information are now consolidated into the INTRAS platform.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/GldklLliXk

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Costa Rica launched a national infrastructure data platform, trained institutions on open data standards, and incorporated transparency reforms into national legislation.
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Why publish infrastructure data? When governments openly publish information about infrastructure projects, communities stay informed, businesses compete more fairly, and decision-makers identify problems earlier.

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📢 Encuesta con el Sector Privado - Riesgos de integridad en el ciclo de los proyectos de infraestructura. CoST está realizando una encuesta global, con el apoyo del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos.

📝 https://t.co/0clpvCvMx0

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📢 Private Sector Survey – CoST is conducting a global survey, with support from the U.S. Department of State, to better understand how private sector stakeholders observe and experience corruption and integrity risks.

📝 https://t.co/tbvLK0u4CZ

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🌍 From climate finance in Malawi to sustainable transport in Vietnam, CoST members are helping strengthen the transparency needed to deliver infrastructure that works for people and the planet.
👉https://t.co/0mGukx3Grg

#WorldEnvironmentDay

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Ecuador launched a public infrastructure data platform aligned with international open data standards — now publishing information on more than 32,000 projects representing USD $9.3 billion in investment.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/GldklLliXk