Global Infrastructure Resilience Report, First Edition

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name:Research: Global Infrastructure Resilience Report, First Edition

CDRI’s First Report on Global Infrastructure Resilience (October 2023) fills a critical gap in infrastructure resilience discourse, presenting a strong economic, financial, and political case for prioritizing resilient investments.

It leverages data from the Global Infrastructure Risk Model & Resilience Index (GIRI), the first fully probabilistic global infrastructure risk assessment, and explores financing resilient infrastructure and Nature-based Infrastructure Solutions (NbIS).

Its findings have guided policymakers and financial institutions, especially in developing countries, toward urgent action, reinforcing CDRI’s mandate towards resilient infrastructure.

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Annual Infrastructure Loss
in LMICs due to natural
hazards
$ 0 bn
Risk in transport,
telecom, and power
sectors
0 %

Impact

1

The report’s evidence-based analysis has helped stakeholders understand risk and resilience profiles across critical infrastructure sectors and hazards, enhancing clarity and strengthening decision making with robust insights for more effective resilience planning and investment strategies.

2

The report’s key findings and recommendations have been featured at major global forums, including ICDRI, COP29, the SDG Summit 2023, and G20 Summit side-events, significantly contributing to discussions within the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group.

3

The report highlights infrastructure resilience challenges in LMICs, emphasizing the urgency of targeted investments, innovative solutions like Nature-based Infrastructure Solutions (NbIS), and strengthened international collaboration to bridge gaps and scale resilience efforts effectively.

Resources

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.