capital infrastructure
[ˈkæpɪtəl ɪnˈfrəstrʌktʃər]
nounfemininepl: infrastructuras de capital
infraestrutura de capital
1. Physical assets and facilities that are essential for economic development and public services, requiring significant financial investment and designed for long-term use
The government invested heavily in capital infrastructure such as highways, bridges, and power plants.
O governo investiu significativamente em infraestrutura de capital como rodovias, pontes e usinas de energia.
2. Long-lasting productive assets owned by the public or private sector that support economic growth and productivity
Capital infrastructure development is crucial for attracting foreign investment to developing nations.
O desenvolvimento de infraestrutura de capital é crucial para atrair investimento estrangeiro em nações em desenvolvimento.
3. Basic physical systems and facilities needed by a society to function economically
Poor capital infrastructure limits the growth potential of rural communities.
A infraestrutura de capital inadequada limita o potencial de crescimento das comunidades rurais.
In Brazil, capital infrastructure development has been a major policy focus, particularly for modernizing transportation systems and energy grids. The term is frequently used in government initiatives like PAC (Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento) and in discussions about urban development, especially in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, the concept became particularly prominent in policy discourse around 2021 with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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