Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda

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Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda

This course is part of Sustainable Infrastructure Specialization

Instructors: Alfred Hans Grunwaldt

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

The importance and concept of sustainable infrastructure and its contributions to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
The relevance and pillars of sustainability throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects to address global challenges.
The economic and social benefits of including the private sector perspective in infrastructure portfolios.

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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In this course, you will delve into the concept and importance of sustainable infrastructure, and understand its crucial role in the economic recovery of the region. Additionally, you will discover how these projects can contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.

We will help you appreciate the importance of a shared vision of sustainable infrastructure throughout the entire project lifecycle, providing you with the tools to face global challenges. We will explore the roles that the private sector can play in the development of sustainable infrastructure projects, and show you the economic and social benefits of incorporating this perspective into your projects. Moreover, we will introduce you to the pillars of sustainability within the integrated framework that enables the delivery of higher quality infrastructure, and help you understand the differences between this framework and the social and environmental safeguards in projects.

Infrastructure is the building block to support economic growth, productivity, the provision of services, and people’s quality of life. This course provides the concept of sustainable infrastructure and introduces the infrastructure framework developed by the IDB. It also outlines the global challenges regarding projects sustainability and the role of infrastructure in the region’s economic recovery.

What's included

7 videos6 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

7 videos Total 34 minutes

1.2.1 What is sustainable infrastructure? 7 minutes
1.2.2 The Paris Agreement 2 minutes
1.2.5 A shared understanding of sustainable infrastructure 5 minutes
1.3.1 Global challenges and sustainability during the project 5 minutes
1.3.2 Sustainable infrastructure in economic recovery 4 minutes
1.3.4 The role of the private sector in investments 5 minutes
1.3.7 Sustainable infrastructure in the project cycle 6 minutes

6 readings Total 90 minutes

1.1.1 Important Course information 15 minutes
1.1.2 Meet Your Instructors 15 minutes
1.2.3 External video: SDGs - The 17 Sustainable Development Goals 15 minutes
1.2.4 IDB Sustainable Infrastructure Framework 15 minutes
1.3.5 Reasons to Support Sustainable Infrastructure after COVID-19 15 minutes
1.3.8 Infographics: Phases of an infrastructure project 15 minutes

3 assignments Total 31 minutes

1.2.6 Review what you’ve learned so far 15 minutes
1.3.3 Review what you’ve learned so far 6 minutes
1.3.6 Review what you’ve learned so far 10 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 20 minutes

1.1.3 Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates 20 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

1.1.4 Tell us About Yourself 15 minutes

What's included

5 readings1 assignment1 plugin

5 readings Total 105 minutes

2.1.1 Hands-on activity: Projects in line with the country’s development strategy 30 minutes
2.1.3 Request Your Digital Badge! 15 minutes
2.2.1 Main Lessons of the Course 15 minutes
2.2.2 Readings and Other Optional Resources 30 minutes
2.2.4 Keep Learning 15 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

2.1.2 Course evaluation 30 minutes

1 plugin Total 15 minutes

2.2.3 What Did You Think about the Course? 15 minutes

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Alfred Hans Grunwaldt

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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