Infrastructure

Infrastructure refers to the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area. It includes the physical structures and installations needed for the operation of a society, such as transportation systems (roads, bridges, railways), utilities (water supply, electricity, telecommunications), and public services (schools, hospitals). Infrastructure is essential for economic activity and is often considered the backbone of a region’s development, enabling the movement of goods, people, and information. It can be classified into categories such as hard infrastructure (physical assets) and soft infrastructure (services and institutions) and plays a critical role in enhancing quality of life, facilitating commerce, and supporting societal functions.