Welcome to CoST
CoST is an international multi-stakeholder initiative designed to increase transparency and accountability in the construction sector. It is supported by the Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank and piloted in seven countries.
The Latest News
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June 22nd 2010 Private sector support for CoST
Three leading global construction companies sign up to support CoST
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June 10th 2010 UK Consultation report published
The results of the three-month consultation phase held on CoST in the UK have been published
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February 12th 2010 CoST Philippines launch
CoST Philippines was officially launched on 27 January 2010. The new CoST Champion, Budget and Management Undersecretary Laura Pascua gave a speech that called on all stakeholders to join and actively participate in CoST to ensure its success. The launch comes after a year of CoST operation in the Philippines and reflects the commitment of the MSG during this time to tailor the CoST approach to the Philippines context before engaging with a broader range of stakeholders.
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November 27th 2009 CoST Guatemala official launch
On November 24, President Colom has officially launched the World Bank-supported Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) in Guatemala. As an "Associate Country," Guatemala is the first Latin American country to benefit from the initiative.
