ICDRI 2023

Socio implementador: Build Change

Project name:International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

The fifth International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI), held in New Delhi in April 2023, brought together global leaders under the theme “Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure.”

The event spotlighted proven strategies and cutting-edge practices to enhance risk-informed systems, fortify infrastructure resilience, and expand innovative financing pathways.

These insights are contributing to international efforts to drive sustainable development through inclusive, forward-thinking, and risk-aware infrastructure planning.

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The conference hosted 17 hybrid sessions spanning policy and sectoral themes, introducing formats like PechaKucha and Re-solving workshops. It launched key initiatives: IRAX and the DRI Lexicon.

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28 global case studies and three G20-aligned compendiums showcased governance, data, planning, and finance innovations. Re-solving sessions built capacity, while CDRI launched its Urban Resilience Programme at COP28 Dubai.

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At the Experiential Learning Booth, top organizations demonstrated cutting-edge technologies, including virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and drones, to bolster infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness through immersive, tech-driven experiences.

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.