Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA)

We're a project preparation facility, working closely with secondary cities to address gaps in infrastructure development and financing.

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CDIA is now in #SiemReap for the final workshop on the electric bus fleet project. Funded by the Republic of #Korea, the initiative aims for a low-carbon, smart public transport system. Engaging tuk-tuk drivers ensures last-mile connectivity while sustaining livelihoods. 🌏🫶🚍

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🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Consulting Firms! 🚀

We’re seeking top-notch consulting firms to collaborate on the ARMENIA: Conceptual Design and Due Diligence for the Yerevan Sustainable Urban Transport and Electric Mobility Project. Procurement details: https://t.co/uv40w43SmN

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We are looking for an expert who will ensure our website, https://t.co/RU8tvsJwxh, is secure, up-to-date, and performing at its best! Apply by 19 February by sending your CV and proposal indicating your daily rate to [email protected]. TOR: https://t.co/6c3Resc75Y

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Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season!🎄❄️ We look forward to collaborating with you on meaningful initiatives in 2025! 🎉🤝🌏

Read our message of thanks: https://t.co/dhYluHvj7G

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CDIA held a meeting with Spanish companies during the ADB Business Opportunities Fair 2024, which took place from 9 to 10 October in Manila, Philippines. The meeting was to showcase CDIA’s work and potential opportunities.

READ MORE: https://t.co/kr4KSim8bQ

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ADB-CDIA, with @MPWTCambodia, #MOEF, and the Provincial Govt. of Siem Reap, held a workshop on Siem Reap's electric bus project, focusing on viability strategies for smart and low-carbon transport. The project preparation study is supported by @moefkorea_eng through ADB-CDIA.

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In this issue, we spotlight the participation of ADB, incl. CDIA, at the 12th World Urban Forum. We also share insights on various projects from affordable housing in Bhutan to public transport in Armenia.
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Discover how we’re contributing to sustainable mobility across Asia and the Pacific in this transport brief!
DOWNLOAD: https://t.co/6k7aRbHzLV

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At the inception phase of its PPS in Bangladesh, ADB-CDIA introduced a framework for transforming Laksam, Feni, and Mirsharai into smart cities. The study is in preparation for the AIIB-supported Bangladesh Smart City Development Project.

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Learn about the progress of our project preparation study in #SiemReap, which aims to develop a low-carbon and smart public transport system for #Cambodia's second-largest city.

READ: https://t.co/HmVGNApa93

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Explore our latest edition featuring our 2023 Progress Report and updates on our work in Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Thailand-Lao PDR. Learn also how we ensure impactful contributions to sustainable urban development.
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Final PPS Reports Now Available at https://t.co/RU8tvsJwxh

Partners wanting to access information about our projects, including their final reports, can now conveniently find them through our project page:
https://t.co/2XdLNV8nI9

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The CDIA-supported Kathmandu Ecological Urban Renewal Project Preparation will lay the groundwork for revitalizing Kathmandu’s urban fabric to enhance living conditions and preserve its cultural and ecological values. READ MORE: https://t.co/Z1GB3KvTMr

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Join the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2024

@ACEF_Forum will be held at ADB headquarters in Manila from 3-7 June 2024. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to shaping a cleaner, more resilient future for all. https://t.co/4QgqrTLDUH

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Learn how our initiatives drive sustainable urban development across Asia - and more - in this latest edition of the CDIA Newsletter. READ: https://t.co/kWqEZujDGk

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ONGOING: Kickoff for the Electric Bus Fleet as a Public Service Project in Siem Reap with @MPWTCambodia, MEF, and the Provincial Government of #SiemReap.

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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges to the health of our planet, which also impacts human health worldwide. READ MORE: https://t.co/Bga38f2bdx

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“It has not been an easy road,” admitted Ivan Fuentetaja, who joined ADB-CDIA in March 2023 as a secondee to support its work on livable cities. “But looking back after one year, it has been a rewarding and enriching journey.” READ MORE: https://t.co/SnpsAsYCBA

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Join us today for an hour of engaging conversations on accelerating climate finance. Learn from experts, including ADB-CDIA's @Laraarjan about how matchmaking works, how private and public sector actors select projects to finance, and more. Register by scanning the QR code below.

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ADB-CDIA is implementing a project preparation study (PPS) in Khulna, Bangladesh in readiness for Phase 2 of the Khulna Water Supply Project. Part of its due diligence is integrating gender perspectives and social inclusions into the PPS. READ MORE: https://t.co/3ptloV0QYE