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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CDIA Signs Agreement with KWASA to Advance Sustainable Water Supply in Khulna City
Lara Arjan, ADB Project Officer in charge of CDIA signed on 9 August 2022 a technical assistance agreement with Md. Abdullah, Managing Director of the Khulna Water Supply ...
Two Years of Successful Communications and Strategic Engagement Campaigns
In early 2020, CDIA and Clickable Impact joined forces to spread the word on climate change in cities. Two years after, the partnership has enabled CDIA to raise ...
Boosting Local Capacities on Air Quality Monitoring
Air pollution is a key public health problem in Yerevan City, Armenia’s capital. There is high amount of dust, and the transport sector contributes significantly ...
CDIA Joins the Leadership for Urban Climate Investment
CDIA has been accepted to join the Leadership for Urban Climate Investment (LUCI), an ambitious global framework that drives urban climate action by 2025. “We are ...
Tackling the Waste Challenge Toward a Greener, Circular Economy
In Vung Tau, each person generates about one kilogram of solid waste every day. While the Vietnamese city has high collection rate at 95%, the ...
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
Ramon Abracosa, with expertise in Environment and Climate Change Management, Urban Planning and Infrastructure Development, Resource Planning, and Institutional Capacity Strengthening.
WHO WE ARE
Brian Capati, with expertise in developing projects on water supply and sanitation, solid waste management, flood and drainage and urban resilience.
WHO WE ARE
Chee Anne Rono, with expertise in developing smart and livable cities, and the application of digital innovations and design thinking.
WHO WE ARE
Fabienne Perucca, with expertise in urban planning, climate resilience and institutional development.
WHO WE ARE
Kathleen Jovellanos, with expertise in capacity building, public-private partnership, policy evaluation, knowledge management and local governance.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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