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Fiscal Risks Assessment Study of Critical Infrastructure Sectors in Mauritius

Fiscal Risks Assessment Study of Critical Infrastructure Sectors in Mauritius

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Fiscal Risks Assessment Study of Critical Infrastructure Sectors in Mauritius

CDRI’s technical study systematically assesses disaster-related fiscal risks in Mauritius by linking hazard exposure in critical infrastructure sectors with macro-fiscal outcomes, using historical data, econometric modelling, and catastrophe risk simulations to quantify losses and government financial impacts.

It evaluates vulnerabilities in power and transport infrastructure, estimates average annual and extreme losses under current and climate scenarios, and identifies funding gaps by comparing projected disaster costs against existing contingency reserves and financing mechanisms.

The study provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework to strengthen disaster risk financing through improved data systems, proactive financial planning, and diversified instruments, supporting a transition from reactive recovery approaches to resilient and sustainable public financial management.

Loss from cyclones
$ 0 mn
Expenditure due to
cyclone Berguitta
MUR 0 mn

Impact

1

Disasters in Mauritius significantly amplify fiscal pressures by increasing public expenditure, disrupting revenues, and causing contingen liabilities, forcing reliance on budget reallocations and external financing, which diverts resources from development priorities and weakens fiscal stability.  

2

The study highlights that critical infrastructure, particularly power and transport sectors, faces recurrent damage from cyclones and floods, leading to economic losses, service disruptions, and rising maintenance costs. 

3

Findings reveal that while overall contingency reserves may cover moderate disaster losses, limited capital allocations and reliance on reactive financing create substantial funding gaps, underscoring the need for proactive, diversified disaster risk financing strategies. 

Resources

Report: Towards Resilient Public Finance in Mauritius

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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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Aishwarya Pillai

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
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