We prepare infrastructure projects with secondary cities in Asia and the Pacific to shape an inclusive, livable and sustainable future for all.
We help efforts on poverty reduction, environmental improvement, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and good governance.
We focus on resilience to reduce the cities’ vulnerability to climate change and unlock their potential.
We organize Virtual Clinics to help cities prepare bankable infrastructure projects
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2018-2022 Accomplishment Report Now Available
CDIA has recently released its accomplishment report, which highlights its efforts and success stories under Strategy 2018-2022. Over the last five years, the strategy document served as its compass ...
CDIA Identifies Investments to Enhance the Quality of Life in Selected Bishkek Settlements
Communities flourish in environments where people have access to infrastructure and services, economic opportunities, and social interactions. In Bishkek City, Kyrgyz Republic, CDIA proposed a comprehensive investment package that ...
CDIA Responds to Call for Ecological and Urban Transformation in Kathmandu Valley
CDIA is set to work with Kathmandu and Lalitpur metropolitan cities to undertake the Kathmandu Valley Ecological Urban Renewal Project Preparation Study (PPS). The PPS ...
Cross-border Cable Car Project Preparation Study Completes Stage 1 Activities
The CDIA-supported project preparation study (PPS) for the cable car system that aims to enhance border crossing between Nong Khai, Thailand, and Vientiane, Lao People’s ...
CDIA Outlines Holistic Approach for Tackling Water Challenges in Khulna City
Khulna, a key city in Bangladesh, faces challenges in water supply due to increasing salinity and population growth. Through a project preparation study (PPS), CDIA ...
WHO WE ARE
We have a team of experts who can support cities in preparing their infrastructure projects.
WHO WE ARE
Lara Arjan, with expertise in urban planning, environmental policy and management, public-private partnership and governance.
WHO WE ARE
Roohi Abdullah, with expertise in urban planning and infrastructure development, climate change management, architecture, and project development
WHO WE ARE
Brian Capati, with expertise in water supply and sanitation,solid waste management, flood and drainage, and urban resilience
WHO WE ARE
Kathleen Jovellanos, with expertise in capacity building, public-private partnership, policy evaluation, knowledge management and local governance.
WHO WE ARE
Ivan Fuentetaja with expertise in urban development, international trade and investment, project management, and knowledge management.
WHO WE ARE
Ronald Cartagena, with expertise in urban planning, capacity building and institutional development, climate change mitigation, transport policy management, and environmental planning and evaluation.WHAT WE DO
We develop project preparation studies, link cities to finance, and identify capacity development interventions.
WHERE WE WORK
Since 2007, we have worked with over a hundred cities across Asia and the Pacific to promote a sustainable and resilient future.
WHERE WE WORK
Bringing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure to Cities in Asia and the Pacific – highlights how a holistic resilience framework can help cities deliver not only climate benefits but also socio-economic growth, environmental improvement, and good governance. It features the Green Growth and Climate Change Resilience in Dong Ha, Viet Nam and the Local Devolution and Disaster Risk Reduction Management Program in the Philippines.WHERE WE WORK
Building Institutional Capacity for Climate Resilience – describes how CDIA facilitates the preparation of projects with climate co-benefits and integrating capacity development into infrastructure development. It features the Climate Resilience in Bac Kan and Ha Nam Project in Viet Nam.WHERE WE WORK
Partnerships toward Resilient Urban Infrastructure – themed around partnership to share how CDIA is adding value to cities and funding agencies. It features the Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Project in Cambodia and Chattogram Sewerage Project in Bangladesh.WHERE WE WORK
This video documents the concrete steps taken by the City of Tbilisi, Georgia to enhance its public transport for the benefit of its 1.1 million population. While it discusses the challenges of the city in terms of mobility and transport, it more importantly shows how the various partners work closely with the City Hall to address these challenges.WHERE WE WORK
This video documents the efforts of the City of Yogyakarta, Indonesia in enhancing its urban public transport, particularly the upgrade of its Transjogja Bus System. eyond growth in numbers, the video documentation has captured the impact of Yogyakarta’s enhanced urban transportation through the lens of its beneficiaries - as they now experience improved safety and convenience in their daily journeys.City InterventionsLearn More
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