ADB Data Room: ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF), established in April 2019, is a single-donor trust fund financed by the Government of Australia, through its Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), managed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and implemented by global consulting firm Ramboll. The trust fund has provided direct pilot intervention support to 10 ASEAN cities, and has also delivered two regional programs covering up to 24 cities. AASCTF supports local governments with enhancing their planning systems, service delivery, and financial management by developing and testing appropriate smart solutions and systems that are anchored on a people-centered approach. By working with these cities, AASCTF enables a smarter and more livable urban transformation—that is, more green, competitive, resilient, and inclusive, leaving no one behind. This data room serves a one-stop hub for the multitude of information and knowledge developed and delivered during the trust fund's implementation, mainly Phase 1 from 2019 to early 2024, as well as Phase 2 in late 2025, focusing on the sustainment of solutions for five key cities (Makassar, Hue, Baguio, Luang Prabang, and Penang). Through these materials, AASCTF seeks to share best practices and inspire replication throughout the region. Program and Learning Materials AASCTF Program Battambang Baguio Chonburi Davao City Hue Kaysone Phomvihane Luang Prabang Makassar Nusantara Penang Regional Networking Program Smart Cities–Inclusive Cities Program Webinars and Events Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Thematic Brochure AASCTF Thematic Brochures: Activating Place Thematic Brochure AASCTF Thematic Brochures: Convening Partnerships Article Optimising data for urban development Flyer AASCTF Introduction flyer This flyer features an updated overview of the ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF), which is financed by the Government of Australia,… Flyer AASCTF Introduction Flyer (Bahasa version) Flyer ໃບປິວແນະນໍາກ່ຽວກັບກອງທຶນທີ່ໄວ້ວາງໃຈກ່ຽວກັບນະຄອນອັດສະລິຍະອັດສະລິຍະ ອາຊຽນ - ອົດສະຕຣາລີ Flyer AASCTF Introduction Flyer (ភាសាខ្មែរ) Flyer Tờ giới thiệu AASCTF (Tiếng Việt) Photo Essay The Promise of Smart Cities Strategy AASCTF Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund's GESI Strategy builds on core principles that aim to foster gender equality and social inclusion… Strategy AASCTF Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Strategy The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund's enhanced Strategy presents the M&E requirements that must be complied with across all of the trust… Report AASCTF Annual Progress Report 2023 Report AASCTF Annual Progress Report 2022 Report AASCTF Annual Progress Report 2021 Report AASCTF Annual Progress Report 2020 Report AASCTF Semi-Annual Progress Report 2020 Report AASCTF Annual Progress Report 2019 Report Urban Financing Partnership Facility Annual Report 2024 Report Urban Financing Partnership Facility Annual Report 2023 Report Urban Financing Partnership Facility Mid-Year Report: January to June 2023 Report Urban Financing Partnership Facility Annual Report 2022 Report Urban Financing Partnership Facility Mid-Year Report: January to June 2022 Report Urban Financing Partnership Facility Annual Report 2021 Report Urban Financing Partnership Facility Annual Report 2020 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Article Setting Up the Building Blocks for Smart Waste Management in Battambang, Cambodia Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Battambang Battambang, the third largest city in Cambodia, is often seen as the serene alternative to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. But little do people know, this… Report Battambang Smart Solid Waste Financial Management Option Analysis Report Report Diagnostics and Readiness Assessment Report for the Battambang Smart Solid Waste Financial Management Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Baguio City Baguio, a mountain city in the northern Philippines, is known for its cool climate, pine forests, and role as a regional center for education and… Report Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and Mitigation System - Baseline Assessment Report The Baseline Assessment Report documents the work covered under the Baguio City Smart Flood Early Warning, Information and Mitigation System project… Report Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and Mitigation System - Hydraulic Model and Hazard Risk Mapping Assessment Report This Hydraulic Model and Hazard and Risk Assessment report contribute to the overall understanding of the flooding dynamics in the City of Baguio in… Report Baguio City Flood Early Warning System Architecture -- "Offline" Setup The Baguio City Flood Early Warning System Architecture -- "Offline" Setup covers the overall inception for the 2 phases of the FEWS development for… Report Baguio City FEWS Flood Mitigation Action Plan The Baguio City Flood Early Warning System Flood Mitigation and Action Plan report introduces a city-wide assessment for the conceptual design and… Report Baguio City Scoping & Training Course Design Report This report provides an overview and an introduction to the design and scope of the Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and Mitigation… Report Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and Mitigation System - Capacity Building Program Module 1 Evaluation Report This report presents the outcomes of the monitoring and evaluation of Module 1 of the Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and Mitigation… Report Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and Mitigation System - Capacity Building Program Module 2 Evaluation Report This report presents the outcomes of the monitoring and evaluation activities of Module 2 of the Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and… Report Baguio City Smart Flood Warning, Information and Mitigation System - Capacity Building Program Module 3 Evaluation Report This report presents the outcomes of the monitoring and evaluation of Module 3 of the Targeted Capacity Building Program. It also provides an… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Chonburi/EEC The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is one of Thailand’s most ambitious development zones, positioned to drive national growth under the Thailand 4… Project Flyer AASCTF project flyer: Providing a blueprint for developing a smart city vision and ICT platform for the EEC This project flyer provides an overview of the City Visioning and Strategic Urban Data Platform Assessment Project, which aims to support Thailand's… Report Smart City Innovation Framework and Investment Portfolio for Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor - Inception Report The inception report for the Smart City Innovation Framework and Investment Portfolio project outlines the objectives of the AASCTF's pilot… Report Smart City Visioning and Smart City Platform Assessment Report This report provides an organized approach, considerations, and recommendations for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in developing and… Executive Summary Smart City Visioning and Smart City Platform Assessment Report - Executive Summary This document contains the executive summary of the Smart City Visioning and Smart City Platform Assessment Report under the ASEAN Australia… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Davao City Davao City, the third-most populated city in the Philippines, is on the verge of a breakthrough—it could soon be the benchmark for a top-notch public… Project Flyer Advancing an ambitious public transport program in the Philippines through a bus driver training framework Project Profile Davao Bus Driver Training and Technology Study Report Davao Bus Driver Training and Technology Study – Pilot Preparation and Implementation Support: Training Framework Report Davao Bus Driver Training Technology Pilot, Procurement & Framework – Engagement Report Video Demonstrating the potential of driving simulators to train Davao City's bus drivers News Release Davao City, TESDA to Start Training HPBS Bus Drivers Media Feature 45 ka driver sa HPBS sa Davao City, gipailawom sa virtual reality ug driving simulation Media Feature SunStar News: Davao City, TESDA to start training HPBS bus drivers Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project flyer: Transforming the smart city future of Huế through the Smart Digital City Model project Huế City, Viet Nam's ancient capital, aspires to become the country's first smart city. The Smart Digital City Model project aims to develop a 3D… Project Flyer AASCTF project flyer: Transforming the smart city future of Huế through the Smart Digital City Model project Huế City, Viet Nam's ancient capital, aspires to become the country's first smart city. The Smart Digital City Model project aims to develop a 3D… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Kaysone Phomvihane Kaysone Phomvihane, the capital of Savannakhet Province, holds much promise for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), due to its ideal… Project Flyer Improving the employability and soft skills of a growing workforce through smart tools Project Flyer ໃບປິວໂຄງການ AASCTF ນະຄອນໄກສອນ ພົມວິຫານ Report Enhanced Employment Service Platform with Matching Tool and e-Learning Modules project (Phase 1) Lao PDR — Pre-Feasibility and Pilot Concept Report Report Enhanced Employment Service Platform with Matching Tool and e-Learning Modules project (Phase 1) – Concept Workshop Report Report Enhanced Employment Service Platform with Matching Tool and E-Learning Modules (Phase 1) –E-Learning Sample Demonstration Workshop Report Video Digital Tools Help Students Reach the Labor Market in Lao PDR Video Kaysone Self-Learning App Videos Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Article In Luang Prabang, Creating a Future Where the Past Thrives Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Luang Prabang Luang Prabang, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), is uniquely its own. A former royal kingdom… Project Flyer Supporting Luang Prabang’s ambition to become a more livable heritage city for all Project Flyer ໃບປິວໂຄງການ AASCTF ນະຄອນຫຼວງພະບາງ Project Profile Luang Prabang City Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy Report Luang Prabang Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy – Report Series Report Luang Prabang Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy: Inception Report Report Luang Prabang Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy: Urban Assessment Report Report Luang Prabang Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy: Urban Scenario Report Report Luang Prabang Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy The Luang Prabang Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy was prepared by the Luang Prabang provincial government, with the ASEAN Australia Smart Cities… Report ຍຸດທະສາດ ພັດທະນານະຄອນຫລວງພະບາງໃຫ້ກາຍເປັນຕົວເມືອງອັດສາລິຍະແລະຮອບດ້ານ ຮ່າງບົດລາຍງານສຸດທ້າຍ ເດືອນຕຸລາ Event Luang Prabang Smart and Integrated Urban Strategy Launch The Luang Prabang Provincial and City governments, Australian Embassy in the Lao PDR, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Luang… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Makassar Makassar, the economic hub of Eastern Indonesia, sits on the southwestern edge of Sulawesi, where trade routes, coastal ecosystems, and dense urban… Project Flyer AASCTF project flyer: Supporting Makassar’s smart and livable city goals Makassar City, the capital of South Sulawesi and Indonesia’s 5th largest city, aims to be at the forefront of smart cities in Indonesia. To support… Report Makassar Urban Situation Assessment Report [Download the Bahasa Indonesian version] The Makassar Urban Situation Assessment seeks to develop a holistic understanding of the existing… Report Makassar Situasi Para Pemain Perkotaan [Download the English version] The Makassar Urban Situation Assessment seeks to develop a holistic understanding of the existing urban environment… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Nusantara Nusantara, Indonesia’s new national capital, represents one of the country’s most ambitious development efforts. Planned in East Kalimantan, the… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Project Data Sheet AASCTF project data sheet: Penang Penang, a bustling center of commerce and culture in Malaysia, is well-known for its vibrant street art, charming shophouses, and iconic street food… Project Flyer Envisioning a smart livable urban center with seamless mobility and access to basic services through a transport micro-simulation model Project Profile Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development: Final Report Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development: Final Report Appendix Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development: Stage 2 Model Scenario Testing Report Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development: Full Area Model Calibration Report Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development – Stage 1 Trial Area Model Scenario Testing Report Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development – Stage 1 Trial Area Model Calibration Report Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development – Survey Report Report Penang Smart Mobility Micro-Simulation Model Development – Model Inception and Trial Model Report Video How Penang is using a micro-simulation model to test mobility solutions Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Flyer AASCTF Twinning Flyer The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) offers collaborative pathways for city planners or managers responsible for urban public… Flyer AASCTF Networking Flyer ພາສາລາວ (Lao) | Việt | ខ្មែរ (Khmer) | Indonesian The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) offers collaborative pathways for city… Flyer AASCTF Nature-Based Solutions Thematic Workshop Flyer Flyer AASCTF Smart City Financial Management Thematic Workshop Flyer Report AASCTF Smart Cities Financial Management Program Report Report Baseline Development and Capacity Building for AASCTF Participating Cities - Baseline Scoping Report This Baseline Scoping Report is the result of in-depth research and screening of existing global/regional smart city frameworks and best practice in… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Program Flyer AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Program (flyer) ພາສາລາວ | Tiếng Việt | Indonesian The AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Program will provide a platform for learning, sharing, and… Program Flyer ໃບປິວ AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Program (ພາສາລາວ) English | Tiếng Việt ໂຄງການ AASCTF Smart Cities - Inclusive Cities Program ຈະສະ ໜອງ ເວທີການຮຽນຮູ້,… Program Flyer AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Program flyer (Indonesian) ພາສາລາວ | Tiếng Việt | English Program Kota Cerdas – Kota Inklusif AASCTF akan menyediakan platform untuk belajar, berbagi, dan terlibat… Program Flyer AASCTF Smart Cities - Tờ rơi Chương trình Các thành phố Hòa nhập (Tiếng Việt) English | ພາສາລາວ Chương trình Đô thị Thông minh - Thành phố AASCTF Bao trùm cung cấp nền tảng cho việc học hỏi, chia sẻ kinh nghiệm và gắn… Report AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program - Module 1 Report: Access to Services and Infrastructure The Smart Cities–Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program of the ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) is regional initiative centered… Report AASCTF Smart Cities – Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program - Module 2 Report: Urban Safety and Security This report covers the second module of the AASCTF Inclusive Cities Dialogues on “Urban Safety and Security”, which consisted of three dialogues… Report AASCTF Smart Cities Inclusive Cities Capacity Building Program - Module 3 Report: Decent Work and Livelihood This report covers the third and last module of the AASCTF Inclusive Cities Dialogues on “Decent Work and Livelihood”, which consisted of three… Videos Inclusive Cities Dialogues – Video Playlist Event At the Intersection: Smart Inclusive Cities in Southeast Asia The COVID-19 pandemic has derailed many of the development gains made in Southeast Asia in recent decades, severely impacting the lives of the… Report At the Intersection: Smart Inclusive Cities in Southeast Asia – Final Inclusive Cities Event Report The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) and The Asia Foundation held the final inclusive cities event of the AASCTF Smart Cities… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) 8-Sep-22 AASCTF Guided Learning Program Webinar Series 21-Jun-22 AASCTF Smart Cities Networking Days 2022 18-Aug-20 to 11-May-21 ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Webinar Series Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. 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