Training Modules on Urban Water Infrastructure Resilience 

Partenaire de mise en œuvre : Build Change

Project name: Training Modules on Building Resilience of Urban Water Infrastructure Systems for managing Floods and Water Scarcity

The training modules on urban water infrastructure resilience aim to build capacity among policymakers, city officials, academia, and institutions to address climate and disaster risks.

They four sub-modules cover risk assessment, nature-based solutions, sustainable finance, and multi-level governance.

Delivered via online courses on DRI Connect and in-person training sessions, the modules integrate global case studies and best practices to strengthen urban resilience and water governance across diverse contexts.

Partenaires

  • Deltares
  • Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, Government of Netherlands
Participants in pilot
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Impact

1

The modules enhance decision-making by equipping stakeholders with tools to assess climate and disaster risks, enabling more resilient urban water infrastructure planning and development across diverse geographic and governance contexts.

2

They promote the integration of nature-based solutions with conventional systems, fostering innovative, sustainable approaches to urban resilience through global case studies and practical applications tailored to local needs.

3

By addressing governance and finance, the modules empower cities to align water management with climate strategies, ensuring long-term resilience through inclusive, multi-level collaboration and resource mobilization.

Ressources

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.