A Resilience Roadmap for Health and Coastal Infrastructure in Marshall Islands

Implementing Partner: UNOPS

Project name: Roadmap for Health and Coastal Infrastructure Resilience of the Marshall Islands  

This project aims to enhance the resilience of coastal and health infrastructure to climate risks, ensuring consistent access to essential services.

Comprehensive assessments of infrastructure gaps and the capacities of health and coastal sectors will evaluate RMI’s enabling environment, including institutions, processes, and personnel, to plan, deliver, and sustain resilient infrastructure.

A prioritized action plan will guide the implementation of key capacity-strengthening measures, particularly in infrastructure asset management.

Lead agency: Ministry of Public Works

CDRI funding
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Beneficiaries
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Impact

1

The project aims to improve public procurement by enhancing transparency, competition, and efficiency, reducing corruption risks. It ensures better value for money, strengthens governance, and benefits communities across the Marshall Islands.

2

A comprehensive infrastructure assessment will inform climate-resilient planning, identifying key priorities for adaptation. The resulting roadmap will bolster long-term resilience in coastal communities and safeguard infrastructure assets against climate risks.

3

By building institutional capacity in procurement and infrastructure planning, the project supports sustainable development, aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and enables investments in climate-resilient sectors such as water, education, food security, and waste management.

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.