ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF)

Become a champion for inclusive cities! 💫 Join our new online course, 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹: 𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, and learn how to mainstream gender equality and social inclusion. bit.ly/Cities4Allcour… #smarterwithAASCTF

Asia-Pacific’s cities are projected to grow from 2.48 billion residents in 2023 to 3.38 billion by 2050. @UNDPasiapac's report warns that the region’s urban future hinges on one critical factor: strong governance. More ahead of Friday's #WorldCitiesDay: go.undp.org/ic7

ADB congratulates Timor-Leste on joining ASEAN as its 11th member. This milestone reflects the nation’s commitment to regional cooperation and inclusive development. We stand ready to help unlock new opportunities for growth as the country enters a new chapter of integration…

Over 2.2 billion people live in urban centers across Asia and the Pacific, and the number is rising fast. This growth is putting pressure on services, and the environment. To build cities that thrive, we need innovative solutions in design, construction, and urban management.

Convening partnerships rounds out our 3 impact areas. 🤝 Exemplified by the collaboration behind AASCTF – @dfat, @ADB_HQ, and @ramboll – convening partnerships through our work is breaking silos, inclusion, sharing expertise, and amplifying impact, even long after the trust fund.

Empowering people is what we strive to do. In Baguio City 🇵🇭, with @AusAmbPH & @ADBPhilippines support, we developed a flood early warning system that serves everyone, especially the most vulnerable. Here are 5 key steps to make the system truly inclusive. adb.org/news/videos/em…

AASCTF seeks to create impact in 3 key ways: activating place, empowering people, and convening partnerships. In activating place, we unleash a city's potential by giving them the smart tools and using data to enable vibrant urban growth. See some of our work with cities here ⬇️

Cities are more than bricks & mortar. They are the promise of home. Yet, in our rapidly urbanising world, cities often shoulder the impacts of today’s crises. On this #WorldHabitatDay, let’s build stronger cities that ensure safety & belonging for all. un.org/en/observances…

What does it mean for a city to stay truly habitable?🌍 Copenhagen shows how adaptation can turn crisis into opportunity, from near bankruptcy to one of the world’s most liveable cities. Learn more here: ramboll.com/resilient-soci… #WorldHabitatDay #LetsCloseTheGap

We're back! 👋🏼 From starting with the promise of smart cities to unlocking the potential of ASEAN cities, AASCTF continues its support with solutions that put people first. This #UrbanOctober, with @dfat, @ADB_HQ and @ramboll, we'll ensure our interventions create lasting impact.

Australia has announced over $500 million to further deepen our engagement with Southeast Asia & implement ‘Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040’. We welcomed Southeast Asian diplomatic colleagues to @DFAT today to discuss the 🇦🇺Budget. #AusSEAInvested

Is AASCTF bringing positive change to @ASEAN cities? By the looks of our latest newsletter, the answer is YES! From our Baguio project receiving a plaque from @AusAmbPH HK Yu to presenting the integrated urban strategy to Luang Prabang, see it all here ⬇️ mailchi.mp/adb/aasctf-sma…

With @dfat funding, we supported @MBPP19 with developing a smart mobility micro-simulation model. This is the first of its scale in Penang and will enable authorities to evaluate transport projects, engage with the public for proposed changes, and protect Penang's heritage.

OUT NOW: @ADB_HQ has released the Urban Financing Partnership Facility 2023 Annual Report. The UFPF supports urban development in Asia and the Pacific, including in the @ASEAN via AASCTF. See our updates on page 53, and pages 14-19 for our impact stories. adb.org/documents/urba…

Smart cities are sustainable cities. ADB and #Australia are working hand in hand to build more smart cities in Asia and the Pacific through the @aasctf under the Urban Financing Partnership Facility. adb.org/multimedia/par… @dfat

The AASCTF Penang Final Report is out now. Financed by @dfat, the development of a mobility micro-simulation model with @MBPP19 and @mbsp_pg will help implement transport solutions to improve the way citizens move around the state. Learn more here ➡️ bit.ly/AASCTF-PenangF…

Climate change is causing extreme weather worldwide, putting vulnerable communities at risk. Learn how an inclusive flood early warning system is transforming the city of Baguio in the Philippines and improving its resilience to climate risks.

Rapid urbanization in the Philippines is resulting in a significant increase in waste, estimated to reach 28,000 tons per day by 2025. Find out how an app is helping the government manage waste collection and contribute to a cleaner urban environment: ow.ly/zJQv50QNg8P

Our Penang project is coming to a close. At the final workshop attended by ADB, @MBPP19, @mbsp_pg, @ICLEI and other organizations, the team discussed highlights of the micro-simulation model development, training delivered, TIA Guideline recommendations, and the sustainment plan.

To help address the labor market gap in Kaysone Phomvihane 🇱🇦, AASCTF financed an ADB project that developed a mobile app with modules and videos on necessary soft skills that will guide graduates with the employment process and seizing opportunities. livablecities.info/skills-develop…

Every voice matters in building an inclusive flood early warning system (FEWS). Find out more about the five key steps that Baguio City followed to bring them one step closer to realizing their goal of a gender- and socially-transformative FEWS.