Infrastructure And Cities for Economic Development Infrastructure & Cities for Economic Development was launched in 2016 to improve the enabling environment for sustainable, inclusive growth-enhancing infrastructure service delivery in DFID focus countries. It is also to harness the benefits of cities for sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in DFID focus countries across the Middle East & Africa. The ICED Facility was managed by PwC and drew on expertise from an alliance which included Arup, Adam Smith International, Engineers Against Poverty, the International Institute for Environment and Development, MDY Legal and Social Development Direct. The programme ran from 1 February 2016 to 31 July 2019 and has now closed