CoST Sekondi-Takoradi works at the subnational level to implement transparency and accountability reforms in the infrastructure sector of Ghana's Western Region.
CoST Sekondi-Takoradi is a local chapter of CoST International working at the subnational level to implement transparency and accountability reforms within the infrastructure sector using CoST's core features of Disclosure, Assurance, Multi-Stakeholder Working and Social Accountability.
The twin-city of Sekondi-Takoradi applied for CoST membership in 2018, and in doing so demonstrated the synergy between CoST and Open Government Partnership (OGP) commitments. Enhancing transparency and accountability in the delivery of public infrastructure is one of the core pillars of STMA's Second OGP Local Action Plan, including publishing project information, developing citizen monitoring mechanisms, and adopting the CoST Infrastructure Data Standard (CoST IDS).
On 13 March 2019, STMA's CoST membership was announced as part of Open Government Week, during which advocates around the world showcase their commitment to open and transparent government. Both government and non-government actors attended the event, including 15 local and national media outlets and high-level speakers such as Hon. Anthony Kobina Kurentsir and the OGP Multi-Stakeholder Forum Co-Chair, Victoria Araba Dennis.
The chapter is currently working with 8 Procuring Entities (local governments) in the Western Region of Ghana.
CoST Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana) has pioneered local infrastructure governance since its inception, becoming an international benchmark for subnational accountability.
This platform is the chapter's disclosure portal in action: every published project, contract and document is open for you to explore.
