Critical review of the threats affecting the building of critical infrastructure resilience

Osei‐Kyei, Robert; Tam, Vivian W.Y.; Ma, Mingxue; Mashiri, Fidelis Rutendo

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102316

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“…In accordance with Goal 9 of the UN's SDGs, building a resilient infrastructure that can stand against disasters, risks, hazards and cyberattacks is paramount in achieving the sustainability of public projects (Kumar et al , 2021; Osei-Kyei et al , 2021). However, we discovered that the development and assessment tools to achieve this aim have not gained much attention to resolve unexpected shocks and disasters on PPP projects in Ghana.…”

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Public–private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana: a systematic review and recommendations

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PurposeThe contribution of the public–private partnership (PPP) model towards the achievement of the United Nation (UN)'s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been widely acknowledged. However, limited studies have shed light on the connection between PPPs and the achievement of these coveted goals in Ghana. In this study, the authors aimed at analysing and synthesising the existing literature on the use of PPP to achieve sustainability in infrastructure projects in the country.Design/methodology/approachA three-step approach was used to retrieve and review 60 selected articles aided by content analysis.FindingsThe analysis showed that all existing relevant publications on the application of the PPP model to attain UN’s SDGs in the country are organised around dominant themes, such as poverty alleviation, urban development, waste management and risk management. However, the review revealed little studies exist on pertinent issues relating to PPPs and sustainable development goals, such as climate action, critical resilience, sustainable finance and clean energy.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough the study is limited to 60 articles in Ghana, the results reveal pertinent gaps for further research studies to achieve sustainable infrastructural development in Ghana and other countries.Practical implicationsHolistically, the outcome of this study will serve as a guide to project managers to understand essential issues on attaining sustainability on public projects.Originality/valueThis article contributes to the literature and practice on the significance of PPP in mainstreaming UN's SDGs in public infrastructure projects.

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Public–private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana: a systematic review and recommendations

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“…Many infrastructures and equipment were developed or installed in the 1950s and early 1960s [31], and are reaching the end of their usefulness. However, developing a sustainable infrastructure demands a considerable financial investment to keep the essential infrastructure components and networks in excellent working order [32] The next most frequently cited barrier of this category is improper maintenance of the water infrastructure. The direct proportion between the aging infrastructure and its maintenance is creating large barriers.…”

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Resilience in Water Infrastructures: A Review of Challenges and Adoption Strategies

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An increase in the number and strength of natural catastrophes experienced over the past few decades has accelerated the damage sustained by infrastructures. Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure systems are critical aspects of a healthy environment, and their ability to withstand disasters is vital for effective disaster response and recovery. Although numerous studies have been conducted to determine the challenges that natural disasters render to water infrastructures, few extensive examinations of these challenges have been conducted. The goal of this study, therefore, was to identify and categorize the challenges related to the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructures, and to determine the strategies that most effectively minimize their unintended consequences. A comprehensive evaluation of the existing literature was conducted, and 537 publications were collected. After extensive screening, 222 publications were selected for rigorous evaluation and analysis based on the data collection methods and other criteria. A total of fifty-one (51) challenges were determined and classified, within the following five categories: environmental, technical and infrastructure, social, organizational, and financial and economic. The challenges were then ranked within each category according to their frequency of occurrence in previous research. The results reveal that climate change, aging infrastructure, lack of infrastructure capital, population growth, improper maintenance of water infrastructure, and rapid urbanization are the most frequently cited challenges. Next, 30 strategies and approaches were identified and categorized into either preventive or corrective actions, according to their implementation time. The findings of this study will help decision- and policymakers properly allocate their limited funding to enhance the robustness of their water infrastructures before, during, and after natural hazards.

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“…This is followed by a cascading effect, the result of which is not only a reduction in the comfort we expect, but above all a reduction or even a direct threat to our interests and protected values (Mahdavian et al, 2020). The key importance of electricity is also confirmed by its classification as a critical infrastructure (Sonesson et al, 2021;Osei-Kyei et al, 2021) at the level of most developed countries in the Euro-Atlantic area (including the Czech Republic), as it is a prerequisite for all other segments. In the event of a long-term power outage, the supply of other commodities (water, gas, heat, oil), production (industry) and all services (health care, food supply, telecommunications services, etc.)…”

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Critical review of the threats affecting the building of critical infrastructure resilience

Cited by 64 publications

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Public–private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana: a systematic review and recommendations

Public–private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana: a systematic review and recommendations

Resilience in Water Infrastructures: A Review of Challenges and Adoption Strategies

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