This study examined the reality of the distribution of infrastructure services in general in Najaf Governorate, revealing the effectiveness of these services and the extent to which they are delivered to citizens. The distribution of infrastructure services in the governorate was studied. Understanding the nature of this distribution and its impact on the level of service provision helps identify the locations of services to be established in the future within development plans, to address the current shortage in these services, and to keep pace with the increasing population. Furthermore, the distribution revealed the extent of the deficit at the spatial level and the functional level. For example, the distribution may indicate the complete availability of water supply lines, but it may also reveal the extent of the deficit in treatment and storage units.

Development, Population, Infrastructure

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