Strategic vision
A necessary condition for a successful infrastructure programme is to develop a national long-term strategic vision that addresses current and future infrastructure needs and is aligned with governments’ long-term strategic objectives.
Note: The OECD average values do not include data for the United States as it does not have a national long-term cross-sectoral infrastructure plan.
Why is this important?
Sound long-term strategic planning is indispensable for the successful delivery of infrastructure projects. It requires alignment with a country’s development aims and economic conditions across sectors. Weak or insufficient planning disrupts infrastructure delivery impeding resource optimisation, coordination, implementation and operation. Designing a clear and coherent long-term strategic plan is challenging, yet integrating some pivotal processes can help propel countries towards quality infrastructure.
Adoption of a long-term infrastructure plan in OECD countries, 2020
Alignment of the infrastructure strategic vision with policy objectives in OECD countries, 2020
Co-ordination mechanisms used during the formulation (or revision) of the most recent long-term infrastructure plan in OECD countries, 2020
How to develop a long-term strategic vision
for infrastructure?
Country case studies
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Lithuania’s Law on Alternative Fuels
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Israel’s sustainable water management plans
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Green infra project (Finnish Environment Institute, 2013)
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Gender mainstreaming in planning and prioritisation
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Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2020-2023
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Milan's 2020 Adaptation Strategy
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National Development Plan 2021-2030
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Gender-disaggregated infrastructure data
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Mainstreaming gender considerations
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Infrastructure Development Bank
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Investing in Canada Plan
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Gender-based Analysis Plus
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Women in Construction Fund
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Canada Infrastructure Bank
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Clean Energy Finance Corporation (GIH, 2019)
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Rural High-speed Broadband (GIH, 2019)
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U.S. Bank Stadium (GIH)