Infrastructure transparency is a key element in ensuring that infrastructure projects are accountable, efficient, and effective. It involves making information about the planning, financing, construction, and operation of these projects publicly available and accessible. In this blog post, we will explore 12 lessons that can help to advance infrastructure transparency initiatives. Collaboration and partnership are essential for advancing infrastructure transparency. Working with a range of stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and international organizations, can help to …
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Introduction Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a cloud storage platform that allows you to store and access data from anywhere on the internet. Tableau is a powerful data visualisation tool that will enable you to analyse and explore data in an interactive and visually appealing way. Connecting Tableau to an S3 bucket will allow you to quickly access and analyse large amounts of data stored in the cloud. In this blog post, we will walk through the steps of connecting Tableau to …
Do you need help explaining the concept of beneficial ownership in a way that even a kid can understand? Then, don’t look any further! In this informative and fun post, I will summarise this vital topic so that even a child can grasp it. I’ve got you covered on everything from toy boxes to money laundering. So please continue reading to learn more about hidden company owners and why it matters. What is Beneficial Ownership? Beneficial ownership is a term …
The importance of Access to Information (ATI) cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to promoting sustainable procurement and good governance in African countries. By providing citizens with the ability to request and access government-held information, ATI is like shining a light into the dark corners of the public procurement process, exposing potential wrongdoing and fostering transparency and accountability. This, in turn, can lead to more efficient and effective procurement and better outcomes for both governments and the communities they …
Key Insights On Monday, August 8, 2022, the 183-megawatt Isimba Hydropower Plant in the Kayunga district was shut down. Nankabirwa, Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, told MPs that the facility needed to be fixed because of floods. The dam was finished in 2019, and it was initially thought it would cost $350 million. However, it ended up costing $567.7 million. China Water Company was the firm contracted to build the Power Station. To increase transparency in …
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