I’ve recently had some discussions regarding the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative. The purpose of which is to promote increased transparency and accountability in publicly financed construction projects around the world. It does this through the public disclosure of information – such as publishing government contracts online.

I profess no experience in the degree of corruption in construction (or any really) contracts in developing nations. But if someone is advocating for the process stewards, is anyone worrying about the business outcome? (more…)