Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Infrastructure development is complex and long-term, involving multiple risks and stakeholders. Enhancing quality infrastructure to meet economic, environmental, social, and development objectives requires integrated investment strategies and a whole-of-government approach, according to the OECD.
The OECD's policy work spans telecommunications, transportation, energy, and water sectors, as well as sustainable infrastructure, infrastructure financing—especially at the sub-national level—and governance. This work also supports environmental goals like biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and disaster resilience.
In May 2024, OECD Ministers endorsed a High-Level Approach to better integrate and elevate the organization's infrastructure efforts. This includes developing a cross-cutting Policy Framework on Infrastructure Development, conducting country-specific Infrastructure Policy Reviews, and providing tailored policy toolkits.
The OECD also serves as a platform for dialogue and a reference point for infrastructure policy initiatives at international, regional, national, and local levels.