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ICDRI 2021

ICDRI 2021

Socio implementador: Build Change

Project name:International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Held virtually in March 2021, the third International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) expanded upon the foundational IWDRI workshops of 2018 and 2019.

The event fostered strategic dialogue among global leaders, practitioners, and communities, exploring key challenges and innovations in resilient infrastructure.

Discussions highlighted synergies with the Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Agreement, and Sendai Framework, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and the exchange of good practices.

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CDRI 2021 hosted 12 virtual sessions organized around three central tracks, with Policy Forums addressing critical aspects of risk governance crucial for advancing resilient infrastructure planning, development, and implementation globally.

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Technical Forums addressed priority themes to inform CDRI’s programme development, while Regional Forums highlighted insights from disaster-prone regions, underscoring their pivotal contributions to shaping the global infrastructure resilience agenda.

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At the virtual Resilient Infrastructure Marketplace, 62 cross-sectoral organizations showcased cutting-edge technologies and services, spotlighting global innovation and fortifying the ecosystem for disaster and climate resilient infrastructure solutions worldwide.

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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. 

  • DG@cdri.world
  • @Alpana Saha
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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. 

  • DG@cdri.world
  • @Alpana Saha
  • linkedin.com/in/Alpana saha