Publications
Summary of publication
The ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) is a five-year, AUD20 million initiative, funded by the Australian Government and implemented by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The overarching goal of the AASCTF is to improve systems and governance through the use of digital solutions in ASEAN Member States.
The aim of the AASCTF is to build liveable cities that are green, competitive, inclusive, and resilient, while promoting high quality of life, competitive economies and sustainable environments.
DFAT commissioned a mid-term review of AASCTF in 2022. The purpose of the review was to identify improvements to the program, including by reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of program management arrangements, and to inform a decision on future funding.
The review found that AASCTF is implementing innovative smart city solutions that meet the needs of governments in the selected ASEAN cities. The review identified several areas for improvement and DFAT has accepted all of the review’s recommendations.
Full publication
- ASEAN-Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund: Mid-term review report [PDF 725 KB]
- ASEAN-Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund: Mid-term review report [DOCX 650 KB]
DFAT management response
The review found that AASCTF is implementing innovative smart city solutions that meet the needs of governments in the selected ASEAN cities. The review identified several areas for improvement. The review’s recommendations and DFAT’s responses are listed below. DFAT has agreed to all the recommendations.