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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.

Introduction to CoST

Pilot countries

The Latest News

  • 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.

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  • September 21st 2009 UK holds consultation launch event

    The UK pilot consultation was launched at the Royal Society on Friday 11 September to inform public sector clients, industry and public stakeholders about the CoST initiative and seek their views on the UK Pilot. Over 30 representatives from government, the construction industry and civil society attended the event.

    Construction
  • July 15th 2009 Report from the IAG Chairman's recent visit to Vietnam

    IAG Chairman, Christiaan Poortman, recently visited the Vietnam CoST pilot. The attached report is written following his visit on 10-12 June 2009.

    Construction workers
  • July 15th 2009 IAG Vice-Chair speaks at construction sector event

    International Advisory Group Vice-Chair speaks at an event focused on improving the image of the construction sector and focusing on relevant transparency issues.

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Case Study

The Phillipines

Philippines case- study