Infrastructure

Infrastructure refers to the underlying physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. This includes systems and services such as transportation (roads, bridges, railways), utilities (water supply, sewage, electricity), telecommunications (internet, phone lines), and public institutions (schools, hospitals). Infrastructure is essential for economic development and plays a critical role in providing essential services, facilitating trade and travel, and improving the quality of life for individuals within a community. It encompasses both the hard infrastructure (physical structures) and soft infrastructure (services and systems), contributing to overall societal function and stability.