Social Infrastructure
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The definitions below refer to Adaptation to Climate Change.
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Definitions
European Definitions
RESIN project
The RESIN project [1] gives the following definition:
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE (Institutional): The social infrastructure includes the humans, organizations and governments that make decisions and form our economy as well as our institutions and policies. [2]
The RESIN project [1] gives the following definition:
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE (Physical): Schools, hospitals, shopping or cultural facilities [3]
Other International Definitions
National Definitions
Australia
Queensland
Social infrastructure includes physical facilities and spaces where the community can access social services. These include health-related services, education and training, social housing programs, police, courts and other justice and public safety provisions, as well as arts, culture and recreational facilities. [4]
Cuba
Redes Sociales(social networks): Redes de lazos interpersonales que proporcionan sociabilidad, apoyo e información, acentuando el sentido de pertenencia e identidad social. [5]
South Africa
Social infrastructure is that which is developed at a household or community scale, is intended for the delivery of basic services and which has a direct and/or indirect impact on the quality of life. [6]
United Kingdom
Social infrastructure covers a range of services and facilities that meet local and strategic needs and contribute towards a good quality of life. It includes health provision, education, community, play, youth, recreation, sports, faith, and emergency facilities. Green infrastructure in all its forms is also a key component of social infrastructure. [7]
Standard Definition
Discussion Topic
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Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.resin-cities.eu/
- ↑ Chappin, E.J.L. and T. van der Lei. Adaptation of interconnected infrastructures to climate change: A socio-technical systems perspective. In: Utilities Policy 31 (2014), pp. 10 - 17
- ↑ Unpublished working glossary of UP KRITIS and BSI, 2014.
- ↑ State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
- ↑ Glossary of Cyber terms/Glosario de términos, Centro de Seguridad del Ciberespacio
- ↑ Social Infrastructure projects and sustainability
- ↑ THE DRAFT LONDON PLAN DECEMBER 2017
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