Intro -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- I Introduction -- 1 Public Infrastructure Provisioning -- 2 Actors and Innovations in the Evolution of Infrastructure Services -- II Investment, Growth, Policy Issues -- 3 Population Density, Optimal Infrastructure, and Economic Growth -- 4 Infrastructure...

Chile’s planning and governance framework has supported the roll-out of high quality and efficient infrastructure that has been a key enabler of the country’s rapid development over the past two decades. However, changing circumstances such as climate change, decentralisation and a greater...

Infrastructure poses many challenges, from technical and budgetary concerns to delivery and governance issues. But it is crucial for both productivity and inclusiveness. Businesses rely on modern infrastructure to remain competitive, while society depends on good infrastructure to ensure equal...

Following the COVID-19 shock to economies and societies, many countries are renewing infrastructure investment as a stimulus measure. Such investments present an opportunity for governments to address short-term infrastructure challenges through maintenance spending while building resilient and...