Inclusive Infrastructure and Social Equity

Organization

Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub)

Type(s) of Tool

GuidelinesOperationalize sustainability principles, less specific than Benchmarks or Rating Systems.

Sector(s)

Energy, Transportation, Water and Sanitation, ICT/Digital, Buildings

Lifecycle Phase(s)

Enabling EnvironmentConditions that enable the integration of sustainability practices (regulation, laws, frameworks etc.)., Strategic PlanningPublic authorities identify the needs and long-term vision for infrastructure development., PrioritizationAuthorities decide which projects to realize and how to allocate resources., Project PlanningGeneral strategy for a project’s delivery is developed., Concept DesignTechnical experts broadly outline the project’s basic characteristics., ProcurementThe provision of goods and services to realize a project are tendered and closed., FinanceDevelopers decide how to pay for their project., Detailed DesignTechnical experts further elaborate the Concept Design., ConstructionThe asset is constructed in line with design, budget and timeline., Operation and MaintenanceInfrastructure assets are managed and maintained during their use time., Decomissioning/RepurposingObsolete infrastructure assets are repurposed, recycled or removed and the land is reused or restored.

Open Source

Yes

Language Availability

English

Country of Origin

USA

Date of Development

2019

Version

1

Description

The Global Infrastructure Hub (GI Hub), a G20 initiative, and its consultant, Atkins Acuity, have created this Reference Tool on Inclusive Infrastructure. It defines inclusivity in large scale infrastructure projects. It also provides guidance and shares leading practices to maximise the impact of projects on reducing inequality and promoting shared prosperity.

Tool Outcome

The Reference Tool is meant to serve as a practical tool to help governments and other stakeholders understand and implement the critical success factors that deliver inclusive infrastructure. Accordingly, it provides an actionable framework and practical recommendations based on relevant literature, as well as live project examples and case studies.

Sustainability Criteria

The Framework for Inclusive Infrastructure summarises the following six Actions Areas and related practices that ought to be considered for the systematic implementation of inclusivity in infrastructure at the policy and project levels:
– Stakeholder identification, engagement and empowerment
– Governance and capacity building
– Policy, regulations and standards
– Project planning, development and delivery
– Private sector roles and participation
– Affordability and optimising finance

Link to Product

https://content.gihub.org/live/media/1546/gih_inclusive-infrastructure-and-social-equity_aug2019.pdf

Case Studies

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