Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name:Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review

To help countries build resilient infrastructure, CDRI, in partnership with UNDRR, is strengthening infrastructure governance frameworks.

Together, they developed the Global Methodology for Infrastructure Resilience Review, a strategic tool enabling nations to assess resilience, identify critical gaps, and define targeted actions for improvement.

This methodology equips governments with data-driven insights to enhance infrastructure planning and safeguard against future risks.

Collaboration:UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Location:Bhutan, Chile, Madagascar, and Tonga

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Impact

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The Infrastructure Resilience Review has helped countries pinpoint gaps in institutional arrangements and regulatory frameworks. Through stress testing, nations can identify vulnerabilities, assess potential failure points, and strengthen infrastructure systems to enhance resilience against future disruptions.

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The stress test analysis identifies key hazards, enhances awareness of infrastructure vulnerabilities, and strengthens understanding of resilience among stakeholders. By pinpointing weaknesses and potential failure points, it empowers decision-makers to develop targeted strategies for long-term resilience.

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It benchmarked national infrastructure practices against the Principles for Resilient Infrastructure and guided the development of a national roadmap that integrates resilience throughout the infrastructure cycle, from planning and design to construction and operation, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Resources

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.