Fiscal Risk Assessment Studies in Critical Infrastructure Sectors

Partenaire de mise en œuvre: Build Change

Project name:Fiscal Risk Assessment (FRA) studies in critical infrastructure sectors due to disasters at the national and state levels

This study aims to develop robust tools and frameworks for assessing both direct and indirect disaster related infrastructure losses through econometric and probabilistic risk assessments.

It compares infrastructure losses with fiscal resources to identify funding gaps and policy priorities. The Risk Assessment tools and Disaster Risk Finance (DRF) framework developed through this study will serve as a public good and be shared with the government to integrate risk assessment into budget management, thereby strengthening government decision-making and financial planning.

The study aims to identify and promote layered DRF interventions at sub-national and national levels, encompassing ex-ante and ex-post measures, to strengthen fiscal stability and financial resilience.

Location: India (Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu), Mauritius, Nepal, and Fiji.

CDRI funding (national)
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CDRI funding (sub-national)
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Impact

1

The capacity of national and sub-national governments will be enhanced to systematically assess, quantify, and manage the fiscal implications of disaster risks, enabling more resilient public finance planning and informed decision-making for long-term economic stability.

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A customizable Disaster Risk Finance framework will empower governments to fortify public finances by prioritizing budget allocations objectively, guided by the criticality and vulnerability of assessed indicators and sectors, ensuring targeted, risk-informed fiscal planning and resilience.

3

Scalable, open-access Disaster Risk Finance tools and frameworks designed for adaptability enable other countries, nationally and sub-nationally, to strengthen fiscal resilience, streamline risk-informed budgeting, and replicate effective solutions for disaster preparedness and financial protection at multiple governance levels.

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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. 

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.