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Diverse solutions built on transparency, quality, and innovation.
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Find out about the diverse work we do to ensure transparency and ensure quality work
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We ensure that there is transparency in how public construction projects are governed.
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We engage construction players to ensure quality work is done for citizen satisfaction
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We share with the public, the progress of public sector construction projects
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Catch up on recent events, projects, and milestones.
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Learn More about Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) in Malawi
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Malawi joined the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) in 2008 after sharing the aspirations of the initiative which was initiated by the Department for International Development in 2007 drawing on the experience of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
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