CDRI calls for proposals for $8 million resilient infrastructure projects in small island developing states – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi-based Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) has invited proposals for developing resilient infrastructure projects worth $8 million in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The announcement was made at the UN’s 4th International Conference held in Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday.

This is part of CDRI’s Infrastructure for Resilient Island States Programme (IRIS), which has financial commitments of $40 million from Australia, the European Union, India and the UK.

Open to all 57 small island nations, the proposed project fund will equip these countries with the required technical support and knowledge for developing disaster resilient infrastructure, the CDRI said.

The priority areas for funding projects will be in the transport, power, telecommunications, water, health, and education sectors. The CDRI will help interventions in policies and regulatory frameworks, project preparation, resource mobilization, capacities for project management and implementation, and strengthening data systems.

Amit Prothi, Director General, CDRI, said, “This funding will support SIDS with knowledge, tools and partnerships needed to achieve climate and disaster resilient infrastructure, enabling resilient economies and a secure future for the Small Islands.”