Disaster Resilient Utility Infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis

Implementing Partner: Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5C)

Project name: Disaster Resilient Utility Infrastructure – St. Kitts and Nevis

The project will enhance the capacity of essential utility service providers in St. Kitts and Nevis to effectively manage risks and vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure.

It will map hazards, assess infrastructure weaknesses, and develop a comprehensive vulnerability atlas to support evidence-based planning and decision-making.

A unified coordination framework will be established to drive targeted infrastructure upgrades, strengthen emergency preparedness, and promote sustainable development in the face of escalating natural hazards.

Lead agency: Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities; Domestic Transport; Information, Communication and Technology; and Posts

CDRI funding
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Beneficiaries
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Impact

1

The project will strengthen the capacity of utility providers in St. Kitts and Nevis to manage multi-hazard risks, directly benefiting 53,082 residents through improved decision-making, vulnerability mapping, and the development of a comprehensive infrastructure vulnerability atlas.

2

A unified coordination framework and strengthened critical infrastructure resilience will indirectly support 600,000 residents across the OECS, enhance the safety of 800,000 annual visitors, and sustain tourism-driven economic stability.

3

The project will serve as a regional model for climate and disaster resilient infrastructure planning, reinforcing long-term safety, economic security, and adaptive capacity across Eastern Caribbean Island states.

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.