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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Kochi Water Metro: Leading the Wave of Sustainable Urban Water Transport in India and South Asia
In Kochi City, India, the government is preparing to launch the Kochi Water Metro, a state-of-the-art and environment-friendly water transport system that will revolutionize urban commuting and offer ...
Making Cities Resilient for the Philippines
CDIA provided insights on preparing bankable and climate-resilient infrastructure projects to local governments in the Philippines during the urban resilience training workshops held on 19-20 and 25-28 October, ...
Building Knowledge and Capacity for Managing Green, Resilient, and Affordable Housing
Bhutan’s expanding urban population brings with it considerable housing challenges that affect the safety and living conditions of residents. On 22 September 2022, CDIA formally started ...
Cory Naz Joins CDIA as Urban Development Specialist
For Antonia Corinthia Crisanta “Cory” Naz whose expertise has been widely sought in addressing urban development issues in Asia, CDIA’s transdisciplinary, “ridge-to-reef” approach, and responsiveness ...
Ronald Cartagena Joins CDIA as Urban Development Specialist
Ronald Cartagena has recently joined CDIA as one of its Urban Development Specialists. He is an environmental planner who has put his educational background in ...
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
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.
WHO WE ARE
Antonia Corinthia Crisanta “Cory” Naz, with expertise in the environment and natural resource management, climate change, infrastructure development, resource economics, and local governance.
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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