Enhancing Risk Information for Infrastructure in Kiribati, Maldives and Timor-Leste

Implementing Partner: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Project name: Enhancing availability, quality, and use of risk information for critical infrastructure to reduce disaster risk, increase resilience and strengthen early warning systems in Kiribati, Maldives and Timor-Leste

The project strengthens disaster risk data systems and early warning capabilities in Kiribati, Maldives, and Timor-Leste to reduce risk, minimize disruptions, and enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure and services.

It will evaluate existing capacities and identify gaps in disaster loss tracking, focusing on infrastructure, early warning mechanisms, and disaggregated data to support evidence-based decision-making.

Governments and stakeholders will receive training on risk data collection, sharing, and utilization, fostering inclusive and resilient development.

Lead agencies: National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Kiribati
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Maldives
Civil Protection Authority, Timor-Leste

CDRI funding
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Beneficiaries
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Impact

1

The project will enhance early warning systems in Kiribati, the Maldives, and Timor-Leste by integrating high-quality risk data. This will enable faster, more precise alerts that safeguard lives, infrastructure, and essential services during disasters.

2

It will strengthen disaster-related statistics and economic loss assessments, equipping governments with the tools to track infrastructure damage, assess disruptions, and make informed investments in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate adaptation.

3

The project will build national capacity to collect and utilize disaggregated disaster risk data, fostering inclusive, evidence-based decision-making that strengthens resilience for vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure systems.

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.