Transparency and anti-corruption in construction in developing countries: evidence from CoST Uganda

Olive Kabatwairwe and Maria da Graça Prado

Chapter 12 in Research Companion to Advances in the Construction Industry in the Global South, 2026, pp 273-294 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, is a multi-stakeholder effort fostering collaboration among governments, civil society and the private sector. This initiative champions transparency and accountability, promoting the publication and use of data from infrastructure projects. Key elements include the process of data analysis and collaborative working, maximising the impact of data transparency and fostering social engagement. Case studies from Uganda demonstrate how transparency, combined with collaboration and data use, can improve integrity, infrastructure quality and social participation. The findings highlight how transforming data into actionable insights helps identify project deficiencies and drive long-term change. For anti-corruption efforts to be effective, data must be relevant and accessible to a diverse range of stakeholders. The chapter concludes with recommendations for improving procurement policies and information portals, ensuring infrastructure data serves as a tool for accountability and better decision-making.

Keywords: Transparency; Accountability; Infrastructure; Collaboration; Participation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035349012
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