In many countries, medium-term growth prospects have been diminished as a consequence of shortfalls in infrastructure (in areas such as power, transport and telecommunications, and basic services such as water, education and health).
在许多国家，因为基础设施（电力、运输和通信等领域，供水、教育和卫生等基本服务）不足，中期增长的前景不佳。