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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Holiday Greetings from CDIA Team
Dear Partners, Before 2022 comes to a close, we would like to express our deep gratitude for all the support you gave us. It is only through our collective ...
Zu Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit and Its Life-Changing Impacts
Zu Peshawar is a world-class bus rapid transit (BRT) system that provides fast, reliable and inclusive transport solution to 250,000 people every day in Peshawar City, Pakistan. Taking ...
Reducing Waste, Increasing Plastic Circularity in Vung Tau City
CDIA on 10 November 2022 capped off its project preparation study (PPS) in Vung Tau City, Viet Nam with recommendations on how it can reduce ...
CDIA Sets in Motion the Can Tho Bus Priority Project Preparation Study
CDIA on 16-17 November 2022 organized a kickoff meeting and field visits to officially start the Bus Priority Project Preparation Study (PPS) in Can Tho ...
CDIA Partners with AIIB to Prepare the Bangladesh Smart City Development Project
Bangladesh is suffering from tremendous infrastructure deficits and poor urban service quality that impede its socio-economic growth. It is also highly vulnerable to the effects ...
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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How can cities integrate climate resilience into their infrastructure projects? Let's find out from this publication!
