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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > crisis management > issues in crisis management > critical infrastructure
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critical infrastructure  

Definition

  • Infrastructure comprises the facilities and equipment needed for the operation of society or an enterprise. It has both physical and organizational aspects, and hence the term covers facilities (such as buildings, roads, and bridges), sites, systems, and networks, including electronic communications. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Critical Infrastructure]

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