Projects: Climate Mitigation, Adaption and Resilience
Food Security, Rural Connectivity & DRM in Fragile States, 2026
This World Bank study, financed by a GFDRR grant, develops and deploys a modelling framework to study the role of the transport network and logistic chain in relation to food security. The framework diagnoses weaknesses in the transport/logistic network considering chronic food insecurity and acute food insecurity caused by climatic shocks to production, disturbance in global shipping and impact of flooding, landslides and conflict upon the network. The framework supports the planning and prioritisation of transport and logistic interventions to improve food security, network resilience and contingency planning. The study applies this framework to two diverse countries: Ethiopia and Haiti.
For each country, the study provides an assessment of rural connectivity and food security vulnerabilities, vulnerability of the network to hazards and a prioritized set of road and logistic improvements to inform World Bank program financing. The transport model is developed in python and utilizes open-source datasets and can be easily redeployed to study other countries. A set of indicators was developed to assess the network performance, hazard vulnerability and conduct scenario analysis.
Mozambique Connectivity & Coastal Resilience Compact, 2025
In Mozambique, two-thirds of the population resides along the coast, which is impacted by frequent and intense cyclones, flooding, and natural disasters that can overwhelm transport networks and large and small-scale farming. The Mozambique Connectivity and Coastal Resilience Compact addresses these risks through projects that improve the road sector, enhance climate resilience and improve competitiveness in freight transport markets. With the purpose of strengthening agriculture and fishery based economies but are limited by poor connectivity and unreliable access.
DTS conducted the economic and financial due diligence activities for the project, including reviewing and improving the design of interventions, design of project feasibility TORs, developing and conducting a suitable prioritization process, reviewing and assisting in economic and financial appraisals, and designing a Monitoring and Evaluation framework and tools.
Road Asset Management in Kyrgyz Republic, 2025
As part of the ADB-financed CAREC Corridors 1 and 3, The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) in Kyrgyzstan is implementing a Road Asset Management System (RAMS) that is fit for purpose, affordable and sustainable. Phase I of the project developed the RAMS software tool to provide a transparent approach to allocating budgets for road maintenance, rehabilitation and improvement. Phase II focuses on implementing, institutionalizing and automating the application of RAMS, such that it forms the basis for planning and budgeting for the road network in the Kyrgyz Republic.
DTS supported Phase II by developing and calibrating the HDM-4 model and overseeing its integration into the RAMS infrastructure. A key consideration was climate and hazard resilience related to the highly mountainous terrain. DTS also conducted program and strategy analysis to update the funding needs for the road network and advised on how to embed the use of RAMS within the institutional framework.
Caribbean Infrastructure Fund, Independent Evaluation, 2022
The Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF) is a £300m program for critical infrastructure investment across the Caribbean that supports climate resilience, economic growth and poverty reduction. The projects include roads, bridges, sea defense, seaports, airports, water, sanitation, wastewater, irrigation, renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
DTS conducted an independent evaluation of the program, specifically focused on the road sector. This covered delivery and impact. In terms of delivery, the progress and achievements of the program were reviewed including lessons learnt on the conditions for successful and sustainable completion of public infrastructure investments. In terms of impact, the contribution of the infrastructure to provide inclusive economic productivity and improved livelihoods, particularly of the poorest, was assessed. Climate resilience and network resilience to hazards was also assessed in light of rising sea levels, worsening storms and increasing temperature extremes.
