Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

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Project

Infrastructure

Our research assesses infrastructure decision making and how it can be improved.

Infrastructure – energy, transport, utilities and digital communication – is the backbone of a successful modern economy. Well-designed infrastructure projects have long-term economic benefits, contributing to economic growth and productivity. To gain these benefits, investment must be undertaken wisely. Choosing the wrong projects can lead to delays, waste and low marginal returns.  

Our research has looked at decision-making on recent major projects, including how projects are valued, financing, public engagement and long-term planning. 

Infrastructure decision making

Key explainers

Financing infrastructure

High Speed 2

Our events

Our infrastructure team

Topic
Policy making Public finances
Keywords
Infrastructure High Speed 2 Transport
Publisher
Institute for Government

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