Infrastructure refers to the basic physical systems of any business or nation — transportation, communication networks, water supply & sewage systems etc.
Consider infrastructure as the skeleton of society. Just like our bones support our body functions (movement, protection), infrastructure supports the functioning of a society (transportation, communication).
Public Works: Projects such as highways, parks, and libraries that are funded by government and are meant for public use.
Privatization: The process of transferring an enterprise or industry from the public sector to the private sector.
Urban Planning: A technical and political process concerned with the development and design of land use in an urban environment.
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