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Chongqing Readies for Green Transformation
June 26, 2018|Chenzi Yiyang
Chongqing in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has a long history of industrial development. To meet the goal of China’s 13th Five Year Plan, and towards both economic and environmental sustainability, the city strives to undertake a green transformation. On May 8-11, 2018, a series of capacity development activities were conducted to prepare stakeholders to shift from a traditional to a new development path, where technological innovation, environmental sustainability and social inclusiveness are the new norm.
MPWT Officials Lead Training on Wastewater Management
June 26, 2018|Mia Simpao
Key personnel from Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), trained by CDIA in 2017 have served as lead trainers in the wastewater management training held 6-8 June 2018 in Svay Rieng. The capacity development activity saw the participation of 22 key officials from the Department of Environment, Department of Public Works and Transport and city representatives of Svay Rieng, Ratanakiri, Prey Veng, Stung Treng, and Preah Vihear.
Lee Lambert Joins CDIA as its Youth Engagement and Innovation Specialist
June 13, 2018
With the objective of integrating youth perspectives and participation, and introducing innovative approaches into CDIA’s project portfolio, Lee Lambert has recently joined CDIA as its first Youth Engagement and Innovation Specialist.
New Intern for Knowledge Management and Communications Now Onboard
June 13, 2018
CDIA is pleased to welcome Oliver Baudler-Voigt to the CDIA team. As Intern for Knowledge Management and Communications until November 2018, Oliver is excited to support the development of CDIA’s publication this year, and be involved in drafting reports and updates on the work of CDIA.
UNESCAP, GIZ and CDIA Prepare Cities to Localize Global Agenda
June 1, 2018
Back to back with the GIZ’s Sector Network Governance Asia (SNGA) Conference, CDIA and UNESCAP jointly pioneered the training on “How do I implement the Global Agenda in My City” on May 18, 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Black Dragon Rises! How the Heilongjiang Region Rethinks its Coal-based Economy
May 28, 2018
The coal-dependent cities of Hegang, Jixi, Qitaihe and Shuangyashan in the Eastern Heilongjiang Region of People’s Republic of China (PRC) are beset with economic decline and environmental degradation. Towards developing a non-coal economy and improving the environment and living conditions in the region, CDIA has recently provided technical assistance under the Coal-Rich Cities Redevelopment Project. After 60 years of coal-mining, how can cities shift their economies to the benefit of their residents?
PPP Center and CDIA Lead Workshop on PPP Project Concept Note for Philippine LGUs
May 28, 2018
On May 17-18, 2018, the Public-Private Partnership Center (PPPC) of the Philippines, in collaboration with CDIA conducted a training workshop to enable seven local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to develop their own PPP project concept note.
Participatory Investment Planning Paves the Way for Water Supply and Sanitation Reforms in Darkhan City
May 22, 2018
The lack of efficient water supply and sanitation services is a deterrent to Darkhan’s vision of a ‘Smart and Green City’ by 2028. Four years after CDIA helped the city plan for the modernization and expansion of its water and sanitation systems, positive reforms have started to take shape. How did Darkhan translate its plans into actual infrastructure projects? What facilitated the transformation?
Government Officials from Germany and Austria Visit a CDIA-supported Flood Project in Valenzuela
May 16, 2018
On May 2, 2018, Norbert Barthle, Germany’s Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Hubert Fuchs, Austrian Secretary of State at the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) visited Valenzuela City, Philippines where they saw the progress of a CDIA-assisted flood risk management project.
Secretaries Barthle and Fuchs were joined by German Ambassador to the Philippines Gordon Kricke and Austrian Ambassador to the Philippines Bita Rasoulian, together with other officials of BMZ and BMF, and representatives from GIZ, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and CDIA.