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Infrastructure for Smart Villages, Hardback Book

Infrastructure for Smart Villages Hardback

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This book intends to initiate a fresh articulation of need-based infrastructure provisions in rural contexts.

Departing from the conventional theories and practices of infrastructure planning and development applied in urban settings, the book presents a comprehensive suite of technical and non-technical indicators that rationalise fit-for-purpose planning, development and operations of rural infrastructure.

Drawing from global practices in public and private sectors and research based evidence, a distinctive argument is put forward for promoting location-specific infrastructure development from effectiveness, practicality, affordability and sustainability perspectives.

The argument encompasses wider social, cultural and economic contexts that are unique to rural settings and the book highlights a clear roadmap of how the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the core of developing rural communities with necessary infrastructure provisions that are purpose-built, affordable, risk averse and resilient.

This book will provide an overview of some of the little understood and sometimes counter-intuitive best practices on rural infrastructure and value-based priorities that have emerged in uplifting rural communities in developing economies over the last thirty years.

Drawing from the global literature and practice-based evidence across a complete spectrum of relevant disciplines, this book will provide readers with a clear articulation of the innovative ideas around harnessing rural potential, and empowering rural communities with added support in growth and progressive development in the context of interconnected infrastructure systems and improved living standards.

It is key reading for development, planning and infrastructure courses as well as professionals and researchers involved in international development, aid and provision in rural areas.

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