Rapid Infrastructure Assessment and Asset Management for Bridge Resilience in the Dominican Republic

Implementing Partner: Build Change

Project name: Rapid Infrastructure Assessment and Asset Management for Bridge Resilience in the Dominican Republic

This project assesses infrastructure and asset management in the Dominican Republic, focusing on maintenance, contracting, procurement, and training.

Evaluating nine bridges across three provinces, it examines various construction types, ages, and challenges through visual inspections of decks and support structures.

The findings aim to pinpoint critical maintenance needs, refine asset management strategies, and strengthen local teams’ capacity, ensuring the long-term safety and functionality of these essential infrastructure assets.

Bridges assessed
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Provinces of The
Dominican Republic
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Impact

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By assessing bridge decks and support structures, the project identifies critical maintenance needs, ensuring timely interventions. This proactive approach enhances structural resilience, prolongs asset lifespan, and safeguards communities relying on these vital connections.

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Evaluating contracting and procurement processes helps optimize asset management practices. The findings enable cost-effective maintenance planning, minimizing disruptions while improving efficiency in resource allocation across infrastructure projects.

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Training local teams strengthens technical expertise, empowering them to implement effective maintenance and management strategies. This fosters long-term sustainability, reducing dependency on external intervention for infrastructure upkeep.

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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.