Implemented by UN DESA / FSDO, UNCDF, and UNOPS
Project to enhance the resilience, accessibility, and sustainability of infrastructure assets in developing countries along the Belt and Road Initiative and in support of the 2030 Agenda.
Infrastructure systems impact the achievement of up to 92% of the SDGs and their targets. Well-maintained infrastructure dramatically frees up fiscal space and promotes domestic resources mobilization, as in between 70-85% of infrastructure costs occur after the construction phase. Rapid urbanization, climate change, shrinking fiscal budgets, and rapid urbanization in countries exacerbate challenges stemming from the lack of sustained and systematic strategies, policies and actions at the national and local government levels.
In this connection, this project's goal is to enhance the resilience, accessibility, and sustainability of infrastructure assets in developing countries along the Belt and Road Initiative and in support of the 2030 Agenda. The main challenge it seeks to address is the lack of sustained and systematic strategies, policies and actions at the national and local government levels to ensure that infrastructure assets support inclusive, affordable and sustainable essential public services over their entire lifespan.
The project builds capacities in local and central government officials in beneficiary countries to design, implement, monitor, and review forward-looking, risk-informed, and data-driven infrastructure asset management strategies, policies, and action plans in support of essential public services that leave no one behind. It also aims at building capacity at the level of central governments on how to design and implement an improved national policy, regulatory and legislative framework to support infrastructure asset management at the national and local levels.
Our global strategy
February 2022
Project funded by the UN Peace and Development Fund starts its 3-years implementation
6 Online Sensitization Workshops
To introduce the basic tenets of Infrastructure Asset Management, based on the UN Handbook for sustainable IAM
50 In-Country Diagnostic Assessment missions
To understand current practices and for developing asset management profiles with representatives from local and national governments to identify areas of future intervention
6 On-site Workshops
Based on the disgnostic assessments, and focused on designing and implementing the UN Toolkit for IAM to develop Asset Management Action Plans (AMAPs) with a strong focus on data, crisis resilience, and preparedness for health emergencies
50 Project support missions
Technical assistance provided to all participating local and national governments in beneficiary countries to review the implementation of the multi-year, risk-informed and evidence-based AMAPs
6 Gap Assessments on the Enabling Environment
For understanding capacities at the level of central and local governments on how to design and implement an effective IAM enabling environment
6 On-site Workshops for designing and promoting an Enabling Environment
To to discuss expert recommendations on how to improve the enabling policy environment for asset management, including through new/revised asset management policies, frameworks, processes, and standards
Scroll down to discover our work in Costa Rica, Kenya, Tanzania, The Gambia, Nepal, and Lao PDR
San José, Costa Rica
Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Acosta, Costa Rica
Goicoechea, Costa Rica
Montes de Oca, Costa Rica
Santo Domingo, Costa Rica
Chanthabuly, Lao PDR
Kaysone, Lao PDR
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Pakse, Lao PDR
Saysettha, Lao PDR
Sikhottabong, Lao PDR
Sisattanak, Lao PDR
Thakhek, Lao PDR
Basse, The Gambia
Kuntaur, The Gambia
Kerewan, The Gambia
Janjanbureh, The Gambia
Brikama, The Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia
Mansakonko, The Gambia
Kanifing, The Gambia
Nakuru, Kenya
Migori, Kenya
Laikipia, Kenya
Kakamega, Kenya
Bungoma, Kenya
Makueni, Kenya
Kisumu, Kenya
Eldoret, Kenya
Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City, Dang district, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Tansen Municipality, Palpa district, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Mechinagar Municipality, Jhapa district, Koshi Province, Nepal
Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhanusha district, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhanusha, Dharan, Koshi Province, Nepal
Dhangadi Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhangadi Kailali district, Sudur Paschim Province, Nepal
Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City,Sunsari district, Koshi Province, Nepal
Gorkha Municipality, Gorkha district, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Hetaunda Sub-Metropolitan city, Makawanpur district, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavre district, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet district, Karnali Province, Nepal
Bhadrapur Municipality, Jhapa district, Koshi province, Nepal
Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, Rupandehi district, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Sunsari district, Koshi Province, Nepal
Zanzibar, Tanzania
San José, Costa Rica
The city features a robust urban planning framework, focusing on pedestrian-friendly spaces and revitalizing public parks to improve the city's livability.
Santa Ana, Costa Rica
The city is praised for its investment in modernizing utilities, santa ana has seen significant improvements in water supply and broadband connectivity, catering to its growing population.
Acosta, Costa Rica
The city benefits from a community-focused approach to infrastructure, with emphasis on maintaining and enhancing rural roads to support local agriculture and eco-tourism.
Goicoechea, Costa Rica
The city known for its effective waste management systems, goicoechea integrates recycling and education programs to promote sustainability within its urban infrastructure.
Montes de Oca, Costa Rica
The city boasts a well-developed public transportation system, facilitating easy access to educational institutions and reducing traffic congestion.
Santo Domingo, Costa Rica
The city emphasizes preservation of green spaces and effective stormwater management, mitigating the impacts of heavy rains and protecting its agricultural lands.
Chanthabuly, Lao PDR
The city stands out for its efforts in heritage conservation, integrating traditional architecture into its urban development plans to maintain the district's cultural identity.
Kaysone, Lao PDR
The city focuses on rural electrification and renewable energy projects, improving access to electricity while promoting sustainability.
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
The city implements strict zoning and building regulations to preserve its unesco world heritage status, balancing tourism with heritage conservation.
Pakse, Lao PDR
The city has invested in improving its road network and bridge construction, enhancing connectivity within the city and with neighboring regions.
Saysettha, Lao PDR
The district benefits from Vientiane's integrated urban development plans, focusing on improving public transportation and road infrastructure to support the capital's expansion.
Sikhottabong, Lao PDR
The district has been actively enhancing its infrastructure asset management through significant investments in public amenities and utilities. Additionally, improvements in waste management systems are contributing to a cleaner, healthier urban environment.
Sisattanak, Lao PDR
The district is making positive advancements in infrastructure asset management by modernizing urban services and facilities. This includes the expansion of clean water supply and improved sanitation systems, enhancing public health and living standards. Efforts in road and public transportation upgrades are also noticeable, aiming to ease traffic congestion and promote greener modes of transport.
Thakhek, Lao PDR
The city has made significant strides in improving its infrastructure asset management, focusing on sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. This includes upgrading transportation networks, such as roads and bridges, to facilitate trade and mobility, and investing in renewable energy sources to ensure a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
Basse, The Gambia
The city has made strides in rural infrastructure development, particularly in improving road access to remote areas, facilitating market access for local farmers.
Kuntaur, The Gambia
The city benefits from community-led initiatives in water management, ensuring reliable access to clean water through well-maintained local systems.
Kerewan, The Gambia
The city focuses on enhancing educational infrastructure, with the construction of new schools and training centers to boost local skill development.
Janjanbureh, The Gambia
The city invests in eco-tourism infrastructure, maintaining and promoting natural and historical sites while ensuring environmental sustainability.
Brikama, The Gambia
The city notable for its advancements in healthcare infrastructure, with well-equipped facilities and services catering to the region's needs.
Banjul, The Gambia
The city has implemented efficient urban drainage systems to combat flooding, a critical aspect given its low-lying, coastal location.
Mansakonko, The Gambia
The city emphasizes agricultural infrastructure, with investments in irrigation and storage facilities to support its primary economic activities.
Kanifing, The Gambia
The city stands out for its waste management and recycling programs, which have significantly improved sanitation and public health in the densely populated area.
Nakuru, Kenya
The city is recognized for its efforts in solid waste management, nakuru has implemented innovative waste-to-energy projects that address both waste management issues and energy needs.
Migori, Kenya
The city infrastructure development in migori often emphasizes healthcare and education facilities to support the growing population and cross-border communities with Tanzania.
Laikipia, Kenya
The city laikipia's infrastructure projects frequently focus on water conservation and management, crucial for its semi-arid climate and agricultural economy. AMAP: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7cpwv9tzfi1b8lnz7pwfj/Laikipia-County-ASSET-MGMT-PLAN-AMAP.pdf?rlkey=xecgmjwb8sz63r526s0tuyoux&dl=0
Kakamega, Kenya
The city known for its rainforest and biodiversity, kakamega has invested in eco-tourism infrastructure, improving access and facilities while conserving its natural resources.
Bungoma, Kenya
The city this municipality has focused on agricultural infrastructure, enhancing storage, processing, and market facilities to support its farming communities.
Makueni, Kenya
The city makueni stands out for its community-based water projects, such as sand dams and rainwater harvesting, which are crucial for its drylands.
Kisumu, Kenya
The city as a major city by lake victoria, kisumu has prioritized waterfront development and lake transport infrastructure, boosting trade and tourism.
Eldoret, Kenya
The city known as a high-altitude training center for athletes, eldoret has invested in sports infrastructure, alongside improvements in road and healthcare facilities to support its growing population.
Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City, Dang district, Lumbini Province, Nepal
The city has seen improvements in road infrastructure, with the government prioritizing road widening and paving projects to boost connectivity and economic activity in the region.
Tansen Municipality, Palpa district, Lumbini Province, Nepal
The city known for its ancient culture and architecture. Tansen has focused on preserving its heritage while improving basic services like water supply and sanitation in a way that respects its historical context.
Mechinagar Municipality, Jhapa district, Koshi Province, Nepal
The city this municipality has made strides in cross-border trade infrastructure, given its proximity to India, enhancing customs and border facilities to facilitate commerce and movement.
Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhanusha district, Madhesh Province, Nepal
The city as a cultural and religious hub, infrastructure improvements here often revolve around tourism, with investments in better roads, public spaces, and facilities for pilgrims and visitors.
Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhanusha, Dharan, Koshi Province, Nepal
The city this city has been proactive in environmental management and green infrastructure, with initiatives like urban forestry and public parks to improve air quality and community health.
Dhangadi Sub-Metropolitan City, Dhangadi Kailali district, Sudur Paschim Province, Nepal
The city focuses on agricultural infrastructure, supporting the surrounding rural communities with better irrigation, storage, and market access facilities.
Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City,Sunsari district, Koshi Province, Nepal
The city known for its strategic location at a transportation crossroads. Itahari has invested in road and transportation infrastructure to become a regional transit hub.
Gorkha Municipality, Gorkha district, Gandaki Province, Nepal
The city is known for its rich history and natural beauty, is positively advancing in infrastructure asset management with a focus on resilience and sustainability. Post earthquake reconstruction efforts have emphasized building back better, with safer housing and public buildings designed to withstand future seismic events. Rural road networks are being expanded and improved, enhancing access to remote areas and boosting local economies.
Hetaunda Sub-Metropolitan city, Makawanpur district, Bagmati Province, Nepal
The city is making commendable progress in infrastructure asset management, particularly in enhancing urban planning and connectivity. The city is focusing on the development of efficient transportation networks, including road expansions and maintenance, to improve trade and mobility.
Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavre district, Bagmati Province, Nepal
The city is advancing in infrastructure asset management with a strong emphasis on sustainable tourism and environmental preservation. It is also enhancing its public infrastructure, such as pedestrian pathways and view towers, to enrich the visitor experience while conserving its natural and cultural heritage. Investments in renewable energy sources and water conservation practices are promoting sustainable living among residents and tourists alike.
Birendranagar Municipality, Surkhet district, Karnali Province, Nepal
The city is actively improving its infrastructure asset management with a focus on urban resilience and community welfare. The city is investing in essential services, including reliable water supply systems and efficient waste management, to enhance public health and environmental quality.
Bhadrapur Municipality, Jhapa district, Koshi province, Nepal
The city is advancing on infrastructure asset management, focusing on enhancing connectivity and public utilities to support its growing population. The town is improving its road network and transportation facilities, making travel and trade more efficient for both residents and businesses.
Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, Rupandehi district, Lumbini Province, Nepal
The city is actively enhancing its infrastructure asset management with a focus on sustainable urban development and economic growth. The city is investing in modernizing its transportation infrastructure, including road improvements and public transport systems, to boost connectivity and ease mobility.
Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, Sunsari district, Koshi Province, Nepal
The city is making significant progress in infrastructure asset management by prioritizing sustainable urban development and community well-being. The city is focused on enhancing its water supply and sanitation facilities to ensure clean and reliable services for its residents. Road and transportation infrastructure are also being upgraded to improve accessibility and connectivity within the city and to neighboring regions.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania, is making strides in infrastructure asset management with a focus on sustainable development and enhancing the island's unique cultural and historical heritage. Efforts to improve data systems for effectively managing infrastructure assets are underway. Transportation infrastructure, including the expansion and modernization of roads and ports, are underway to boost tourism and trade. The region is also investing in renewable energy projects and water conservation to ensure sustainable resource use. These initiatives are part of Zanzibar's commitment to preserving its natural beauty and historical sites while accommodating modern infrastructure needs and promoting economic growth.
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Our work has been generously supported by the United Nations Peace and Development Fund
The United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund ("UNPDF") was established in 2016, following the pledge by the Government of the People's Republic of China to contribute $200 million US dollars to the United Nations over a ten-year period. The United Nations and the Donor Government aim to work together to achieve the goals of the Charter of the United Nations through implementation of innovative, forward-looking and pro-active projects and activities financed by the Trust Fund.
UNPDF has two sub-Funds. The Secretary-General's Peace and Security Sub-Fund , is aimed at financing projects and activities related to the maintenance of international peace and security. And the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Sub-Fund , is intended to finance activities in support of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by Member States in September 2015.
Since its inception, UNPDF has supported projects and activities around the world, covering areas including peacekeeping security, rapid response system, prevention and mediation, counter-terrorism, strengthening partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, poverty alleviation, science and technology, small- and medium-sized enterprise, education, health care, etc.
