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Infrastructure A country's fundamental system of transportation, communications, and other aspects of its physical capabilities. Infrastructure The basic system that allows a country or economy to function. Examples of infrastructure include roads, train tracks, telephone lines, and so forth. Infrastructure is often, but not always, provided by the government. Infrastructure must meet a certain minimum standard to allow commerce to occur. For example, one is unlikely to drive to the store if the roads are so muddy that they are impassable. Likewise, the more advanced infrastructure is, the more efficiently an economy functions. For example, the existence of a telephone allows an investor to make orders quickly while also performing other tasks. infrastructure The basic amenities and services that must be in place for a particular activity or pursuit.The infrastructure in a subdivision would consist of roads;storm sewers;and mechanisms for the transmission of water,waste products,electricity,telecommunications,and possibly natural gas. References to the infrastructure of a community might also include basic services, such as fire and police protection,schools,and libraries. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In establishing Radio Danesh (Knowledge Radio), Equal Access created Afghanistan's largest rural communications infastructure with a satellite radio channel that broadcasts 7 1/2 hours of social development programming daily, currently reaching almost 7,000 rural communities and thousands more through re-broadcasts on partner FM radio stations that have been provided with satellite receivers. The International CES is the hub for wireless content, delivery, infastructure and hardware. Outgoing Chairman Hassan Gadel Hak (Egypt) said TNCs could provide a link between developed and developing countries and could help to build an infastructure in developing countries, in addition to training personnel. |
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