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Many countries are looking for ways to ensure that every member of society has the chance to benefit from economic growth. As part of this, they are examining the role that infrastructure has in achieving that goal. Inclusivity in infrastructure is quickly becoming a key consideration for many governments of both developed and developing nations. This is supported by the international community through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as international conventions. The G20 has had a long-standing focus on infrastructure, and social inclusion is considered to be a key component in the definition of Quality Infrastructure, a priority of the Government of Japan which has the Presidency of the G20 in 2019. Benefits generated by inclusive infrastructure include reduced inequalities and disparities, which provide the stability to not only boost but also sustain economic growth and social equity in the long-term. However, these benefits can only be achieved if the concept of inclusive infrastructure is implemented in an effective manner. There is a clear need for a concerted effort to advance the understanding of how best to achieve inclusive infrastructure, in both developed and emerging markets. The initiative by the GI Hub to develop a Reference Tool responds to this need to define and raise awareness of inclusive infrastructure, as well as share best practices to ensure faster and improved implementation of the concept. OBJECTIVES The overall aim of the Inclusive Infrastructure Reference Tool is to provide practical guidance for governments to help them maximise the inclusivity benefits of their large-scale infrastructure projects. It is intended to be used when developing policy, and planning, designing and implementing such projects, so that the projects help to reduce inequality and promote shared prosperity. The GI Hub set the following objectives for this project: • increase awareness of inclusive infrastructure with a practical reference tool; • provide a framework that clearly defines key activities while also offering flexibility to allow for the long-term development and evolution of the concept of inclusive infrastructure; • share leading practices to successfully implement inclusivity at a policy and project level, across various sectors and geographies; • offer an insight into the potential impact in the form of social benefits; • highlight current and emerging practices that have the potential to create substantial benefits, as well as areas that require further attention and development; and • provide recommendations on the way forward to ensure that the concept of inclusive infrastructure continues to mature as new practices are developed and tested.

Inclusive Infrastructure and Social Equity

Resource Key: 3T9G39FI

Document Type: Report

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  • Global Infrastructure Hub

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Place: Sydney Australia

Institution: Global Infrastructure Hub

Date: August 2019

Language: en

Many countries are looking for ways to ensure that every member of society has the chance to benefit from economic growth. As part of this, they are examining the role that infrastructure has in achieving that goal. Inclusivity in infrastructure is quickly becoming a key consideration for many governments of both developed and developing nations. This is supported by the international community through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as international conventions. The G20 has had a long-standing focus on infrastructure, and social inclusion is considered to be a key component in the definition of Quality Infrastructure, a priority of the Government of Japan which has the Presidency of the G20 in 2019. Benefits generated by inclusive infrastructure include reduced inequalities and disparities, which provide the stability to not only boost but also sustain economic growth and social equity in the long-term. However, these benefits can only be achieved if the concept of inclusive infrastructure is implemented in an effective manner. There is a clear need for a concerted effort to advance the understanding of how best to achieve inclusive infrastructure, in both developed and emerging markets. The initiative by the GI Hub to develop a Reference Tool responds to this need to define and raise awareness of inclusive infrastructure, as well as share best practices to ensure faster and improved implementation of the concept. OBJECTIVES The overall aim of the Inclusive Infrastructure Reference Tool is to provide practical guidance for governments to help them maximise the inclusivity benefits of their large-scale infrastructure projects. It is intended to be used when developing policy, and planning, designing and implementing such projects, so that the projects help to reduce inequality and promote shared prosperity. The GI Hub set the following objectives for this project: • increase awareness of inclusive infrastructure with a practical reference tool; • provide a framework that clearly defines key activities while also offering flexibility to allow for the long-term development and evolution of the concept of inclusive infrastructure; • share leading practices to successfully implement inclusivity at a policy and project level, across various sectors and geographies; • offer an insight into the potential impact in the form of social benefits; • highlight current and emerging practices that have the potential to create substantial benefits, as well as areas that require further attention and development; and • provide recommendations on the way forward to ensure that the concept of inclusive infrastructure continues to mature as new practices are developed and tested.

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