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ICDRI 2022

ICDRI 2022

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name:International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

ICDRI 2022 convened global experts, policymakers, and practitioners to promote disaster resilient infrastructure.

Centered on the theme “Envisioning a People-Centered and Resilient Infrastructure Transition,” the conference emphasized placing communities at the core of resilient development.

Discussions stressed the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration and alignment with the SDGs, Paris Agreement, and Sendai Framework to build inclusive, adaptive systems that safeguard lives, drive sustainable growth, and strengthen global resilience.

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Impact

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ICDRI 2022 hosted 25 hybrid sessions uniting diverse regional and sectoral voices. Dialogues advanced inclusive planning, global standards, and hydrogen-linked infrastructure shifts to foster safer, climate resilient systems worldwide.

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Coalition partners led dynamic sessions, demonstrating active member leadership and deepening global cooperation and momentum across Coalition nations.

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Pre-conference sessions explored vital facets of infrastructure resilience, spanning seaports, hydrogen systems, certification standards, and community engagement, setting a strong foundation for meaningful dialogue and strategic collaboration during the main conference.

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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. 

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  • @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