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The intersection of digital and social infrastructures in (a)spatial policymaking

Sarah Giest

Policy Science2025https://doi.org/10.1007/s11077-025-09569-6article
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Abstract This research note explores how policymaking can manage the spill-over effects of digital and social infrastructures to support social cohesion, particularly in "left-behind places" (LBPs). While digitalization is often seen as a tool to reduce regional disparities, its implementation frequently neglects the critical role of social infrastructure, risking the reinforcement of existing inequalities. By synthesizing insights from urban development, governance, and digital inclusion literature, this research develops a conceptual policy-infrastructure framework that categorizes spatial and aspatial interventions. Examples such as digital health platforms and public libraries highlight the need to balance standardized digital solutions with localized, context-sensitive strategies. The findings emphasize the importance of flexible, participatory policymaking and stakeholder coordination to align digital initiatives with social infrastructure, fostering equitable and inclusive development across diverse regions.

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@article{sarah2025,
  title        = {{The intersection of digital and social infrastructures in (a)spatial policymaking}},
  author       = {Sarah Giest},
  journal      = {Policy Science},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11077-025-09569-6},
}

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F · citation impact0.44 × 0.4 = 0.18
M · momentum0.65 × 0.15 = 0.10
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
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