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Academic Networks: IRAX University Consortium

Academic Networks: IRAX University Consortium

Partenaire de mise en œuvre: Build Change

Project name:Academic Networks: IRAX University Consortium

The IRAX University Consortium (IRAX-UC) serves as a global hub for academic collaboration among CDRI Member Countries, fostering inter-university partnerships on disaster resilient infrastructure (DRI). It enables institutions to co-develop research, curricula, capacity-building programs, and student/faculty exchanges.

By uniting individual universities and consortia, IRAX-UC amplifies knowledge sharing, drives innovation, and cultivates a multidisciplinary approach, empowering academic institutions to shape resilient infrastructure strategies and contribute to sustainable development worldwide.

Universities in
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CDRI funding under the
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Impact

1

Facilitates collaboration between institutions excelling in Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (DRI) expertise and those seeking to enhance DRI education and research, fostering knowledge exchange, innovation, and capacity building in this essential field.

2

Creates efficient systems enabling participating institutions to exchange knowledge, research insights, educational materials, and key resources, fostering dynamic collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation in a shared academic ecosystem.

3

Promotes collaborative research efforts, co-develops capacity building programs, and integrates industry insights to drive innovation and strengthen disaster resilient infrastructure, fostering synergy between academic institutions and practitioners for impactful advancements in the field.

Ressources

IRAX Vision Document 

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Alpana Saha 2

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. 

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.