Management of economy infrastructure: comparative analysis of foreign and Russian government institutions

Achieving sustainable and sufficient economic growth requires not only increasing of economic activity, but also creating the conditions for the possibility of economic activity, which are designated by the term «infrastructure». The scale, complexity and critical importance of infrastructure objects for the economy and the state as a whole explain the need of creating special state bodies and structures to manage this area. Infrastructure authorities should have a multi-faceted set of analytical systems and tools within the framework of existing legislation. Special attention in the management of the infrastructure is attached to the safety and security of existing systems. Infrastructure issues are considered on the example of both economically developed and developing foreign countries. On the basis of a comprehension of international experience, recommendations are given for improving the regulation of infrastructure in Russia.