How sustainable infrastructure can aid the post-COVID recovery

Apr 28, 2020

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Katherine Davisson

Head of Shaping the Future of Cities, Infrastructure and Urban Services, World Economic Forum LLC

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Community Specialist, Infrastructure and Development Initiatives, World Economic Forum

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