strategy

Funding infrastructure maintenance

Synonyms:
Providing funds for upkeep of public property
Claim:
Adequate allocations for operations and maintenance are essential for efficient use of the existing capital stock. Governments often face a tradeoff between maintenance and new investment, but the former is usually the more efficient. The cost of rebuilding roads can be three to five times that of timely maintenance.
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production