Good Governance for Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Author | : Oecd |
Publisher | : Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2020-02-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 926453346X |
ISBN-13 | : 9789264533462 |
Rating | : 4/5 (6X Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Critical infrastructures are the backbone of modern, interconnected economies. The disruption of key systems and essential services - such as telecommunications, energy or water supply, transportation or finance - can cause substantial economic damage. This report looks at how to boost critical infrastructure resilience in a dynamic risk landscape, and discusses policy options and governance models to promote up-front resilience investments. Based on an international survey, the report analyses the progressive shift of critical infrastructure policies from asset protection to system resilience. The findings are reflected in a proposed Policy Toolkit for the Governance of Critical Infrastructure Resilience, which can guide governments in taking a more coherent, preventive approach to protecting and sustaining essential services.