Integrating Digital Innovation and Governance to Strengthen Infrastructure Resilience
Keywords:
Infrastructure Resilience, Multi-Hazard Risk, Digital Twin, Disaster Risk Reduction, Adaptive Infrastructure, Governance Integration, Climate-Related DisastersAbstract
The increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards underscore the urgent need for resilient critical infrastructure systems, particularly in developing countries where vulnerabilities are pronounced. This narrative review explores how engineering, technological, and governance strategies converge to enhance infrastructure resilience in the face of multi-hazard risks. Drawing from interdisciplinary sources within Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, the review applies a structured search and evaluation methodology to synthesize findings from empirical studies, case reports, and theoretical models. The results reveal that integrated risk assessments, resilient design approaches, and digital innovations such as AI and digital twins are central to improving infrastructure preparedness and adaptive capacity. However, their implementation is often constrained by financial limitations, policy fragmentation, and lack of technical expertise. Interdependencies between infrastructure systems, while increasingly acknowledged, are still insufficiently incorporated into planning processes. The discussion highlights the importance of multilevel governance, participatory policymaking, and data-driven planning in overcoming these barriers. Moreover, the review emphasizes the need for flexible, inclusive, and adaptive policies that align with local contexts and promote systemic resilience. The study concludes that enhancing critical infrastructure resilience requires a holistic approach that bridges technical solutions with inclusive governance and proactive planning. Recommendations for future research include developing context-sensitive frameworks, promoting policy integration, and investing in capacity-building to support long-term resilience outcomes.
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