ABSTRACT
The subnational dimension of infrastructure emerges as one of the key dimensions for improved public investment. Whether a country is centralized or decentralized, whether it relies on delegated authorities or autonomous subnational governments, it has to face the question of multi-level coordination and provision of infrastructure. Given the localized nature of most infrastructures, the territorial dimension cannot be obviated. Any country that wishes to improve service delivery, increase competitiveness, as well as foster growth through investment in infrastructure faces the intergovernmental coordination challenge.
