Redes académicas: Consorcio Universitario del IRAX

Socio implementador: Build Change

Project name:Redes académicas: Consorcio Universitario del IRAX

El Consorcio Universitario del IRAX (IRAX-UC) actúa como centro global para la colaboración académica entre los países miembros de la CDRI, fomentando las asociaciones interuniversitarias en materia de las infraestructuras resilientes a los desastres (DRI). Permite a las instituciones desarrollar conjuntamente investigaciones, planes de estudio, programas de capacitación e intercambios de estudiantes y profesores.

Al unir universidades individuales y consorcios, IRAX-UC amplía el intercambio de conocimientos, impulsa la innovación y fomenta un enfoque multidisciplinario, lo que permite a las instituciones académicas diseñar estrategias de infraestructura resiliente y contribuir al desarrollo sostenible en todo el mundo.

Universidades en
IRAX UC
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Financiación de la CDRI
en la primera convocatoria
de propuestas
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Impactos

1

Facilita la colaboración entre las instituciones que destacan en el ámbito de las infraestructuras resilientes a los desastres (DRI) y aquellas que buscan mejorar la educación y la investigación en materia de DRI, fomentando el intercambio de conocimientos, la innovación y el desarrollo de capacidades en este campo esencial.

2

Crea sistemas eficientes que permiten a las instituciones participantes intercambiar los conocimientos, los resultados de investigación, los materiales educativos y los recursos clave, fomentando la colaboración dinámica, el aprendizaje continuo y la innovación en un ecosistema académico compartido.

3

Promueve los esfuerzos de investigación colaborativa, desarrolla conjuntamente programas de desarrollo de capacidades e integra los conocimientos de la industria para impulsar la innovación y fortalecer la infraestructura resiliente a los desastres, fomentando la sinergia entre las instituciones académicas y los profesionales para lograr avances significativos en este campo.

Recursos

Aishwarya Pillai

Lead Specialist

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.