Edwin Lau

Head of Blue Dot Network, infrastructure leader, public mg't & governance junkie, international comparatist, data enthusiast, dad.

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Amit Prothi, CDRI DG: To meet climate and development objectives, India needs to build 20 Mumbai's worth of infrastructure over the next 20 years. #OECDInfraForum

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Our #BlueDotNetwork website is now live! : https://t.co/7HAYu1zAKK

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Celebrating the hosting of the #BlueDotNetwork at the OECD!

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Honored to be invited by SG Cormann to serve as the first Head of the #BlueDotNetwork Secretariat.

[Mathias Cormann @MathiasCormann]

The OECD is pleased to host the #BlueDotNetwork, the world’s first certification framework for quality infrastructure.

It will certify that projects follow international standards of quality, transparency and sustainability.

🔗 https://t.co/tnKQochHq2

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

The Blue Dot Network held a high level Leaders' Dialogue yesterday to chart a path for scaling up BDN certification of quality Infra projects. https://t.co/eLeE1fiSik

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

On my way to the OECD Infrastructure Forum. It's been a wild ride, but some great speakers lined up on infrastructure resilience!

[OECD Governance @OECDgov]

EVENT🏗️ #Infrastructure for Resilience

Join the 2024 OECD #Infrastructure Forum as we explore ways of strengthening and integrating #resilience into the life cycle of key infrastructure.

🗓️ 9-10 APRIL 📍 OECD, Paris

Register 🔗 https://t.co/fylFL2Rs5T

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

OECD Infrastructure Toolkit launched today at the Infrastructure Forum. Check it out! #OECDinfra.

[OECD Governance @OECDgov]

The @OECD Infrastructure Toolkit 🏗️ is an online resource to guide policymakers in the planning, financing and delivery of #infrastructure.

🌎 Explore the country profiles
📊 Download the #data
📚 Browse the reports

💻See the toolkit: https://t.co/XJkbD3zVC7

#OECDinfra

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Proud to host important discussion on the reconstruction of Ukraine at the OECD Infrastructure Forum: embedding shared values and European economic integration in re-building Ukraine. #OECDinfra

[OECD Governance @OECDgov]

📢Sustainable #Infrastructure for a Greener Future!

Join the 2022 OECD Global Forum on Infrastructure

🗓️ 11-12 October 📍OECD, Paris #⃣ #OECDinfra

Agenda & registration👉https://t.co/bKE2jvku41 #OECDinfra #ClimateChange

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Pleased to organise the Regional Policy Network with #SIPA to demonstrate governance levers for #Sustainable #Infrastructure. Checkout some of the excellent presentations on the meeting webpage! @OECDgov

[OECD Environment @OECD_ENV]

Thanks to @NEDAhq 🇵🇭 & #ASEAN gov rep's who participated in @OECDglobal Regional #Policy Network on #Sustainable #Infrastructure.

Discussions covered common challenges & emerging solutions in #planning, #procurement & #finance in #SIPA projects 🏭

More 👉https://t.co/7N9IYoMifR

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

I blog about our new partnership with @ucl to promote STEPS in the UK to improve infrastructure procurement outcomes. https://t.co/Wc9O60XKU1

[OECD Governance @OECDgov]

📢@uclnews takes STEPS toward effective public #procurement in #infrastructure!

STEPS is OECD's evidence-based system for guiding procurement decisions in major infrastructure projects.

We are delighted that UCL will promote STEPS in #UK 🇬🇧

👉 https://t.co/BlDEri98B3

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

@IOFLebanon @OECD @WorldBank @WorldBankMENA @LamiaMoubayed @AFD_MidEast @AFD_en @KenzaKhachani We saw strong demand by Lebanese contracting authorities to strengthen risk management capacities, and look forward to working with @IOFLebanon to help strengthen resilience & responsiveness in Lebanon. @OECDgov

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Joining European Commission DG Regio to draw lessons from pilots to implement #strategicprocurement to promote circular economy and innovative solutions in the use of cohesion funds. We've done some cool videos! @OECDgov @EU_Commission https://t.co/uiNVdWEeiC

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Pleased to moderate timely discussion on building infrastructure resilience at COP26.#OECDinfra @OECDGov

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Passing the historic US infrastructure bill is just the beginning. Infrastructure governance is needed to help ensure that investment decisions are based on evidence, limiting waste and corruption and ensuring that all Americans benefit. #OECDGov

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

We’ve just taken a monumental step forward as a nation. https://t.co/V9ShDcR3SJ

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

It is urgent for us to get recovery funds out, but it is essential for us to spend them right. Infrastructure governance is the key. #OECDinfra

[OECD Governance @OECDgov]

The 6th @OECD Forum on the Governance of #Infrastructure starts today, focusing on how efficient governance of infrastructure can have a positive impact on economies, societies and the environment.

Follow #OECDinfra for updates & join the livestream: https://t.co/KdpeWrtITL

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

The OECD Forum on the Governance of Infrastructure starts in a few hours (14:00 CET). Don't miss out on the great conversations ! #OECDinfra

[OECD Governance @OECDgov]

Infrastructure governance can promote inclusive growth by integrating social and #gender considerations in all project cycles

📢 Launch of🆕 #OECD report on good practices for women inclusion in #infrastructure at the upcoming #OECDinfra Forum

Register➡️https://t.co/hHvLaeOcEM

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Climate adaptation is becoming the new imperative. The US co-ordinated effort shows how we can learn from each other and not just react in sector silos.

[Gina McCarthy Archived @ginamccarthy46]

Today we’re releasing plans from more than 20 federal agencies to strengthen the resilience of their facilities and operations – a massive undertaking to adapt to climate change impacts and promote innovative solutions nationwide. https://t.co/qaO8iZjsp8

[Edwin Lau @ELaugov]

Japan is setting up a new digital agency to better integrate digital services. @BarbaraUbaldi will have good lessons to share on Digital Government
Strategies. #OECDgov https://t.co/LLE80mdMOX