Réseaux universitaires : Consortium Universitaire IRAX

Partenaire de mise en œuvre : Build Change

Project name:Réseaux universitaires : Consortium Universitaire IRAX

Le Consortium universitaire IRAX (IRAX-UC) est un réseau académique mondial qui promeut la collaboration entre les universités des pays membres de la CDRI, favorisant les partenariats interuniversitaires dans le domaine des DRI, à travers la recherche, la formation, les programmes d’études et les échanges académiques.

L’IRAX-UC réunit des universités et des consortiums afin de favoriser le partage des connaissances, l’innovation et une approche multidisciplinaire, plaçant ainsi les institutions académiques au cœur des stratégies d’infrastructures résilientes et de développement durable à l’échelle mondiale.

Universités membres
du IRAX-UC
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De financement par la
CDRI dans le cadre du
premier appel à propositions
$ 0

Impact

1

Favorise la collaboration entre les institutions disposant d’une expertise avérée en matière des DRI et celles souhaitant renforcer leurs capacités en enseignement et en recherche, encourageant ainsi l’échange de savoirs, l’innovation et le renforcement des compétences dans un secteur essentiel.

2

La mise en place des systèmes efficaces pour faciliter l’échange de savoirs, recherches et ressources entre établissements, encourageant la collaboration, l’apprentissage continu et l’innovation au sein d’un écosystème académique partagé.

3

Encourage la recherche collaborative, développe des programmes de renforcement des capacités et intègre le secteur privé pour stimuler l’innovation, renforcer la résilience des infrastructures et créer des synergies concrètes entre institutions académiques et praticiens pour des progrès notables dans ce domaine.

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.