The Second Edition of Global Infrastructure Resilience (GIR) Report by CDRI emphasizes making infrastructure resilience a core economic strategy. Global disaster-related losses exceed $732 billion annually, with indirect costs averaging 7.4 times direct damages. Using GIRI model and Green Economy Model (GEM), it shows that faster reconstruction, within 10 years, can halve GDP losses.  

Key priorities include localized risk assessments, layered financing (bonds, insurance, contingency funds), and governance reforms to overcome regulatory gaps. Technologies like AI, drones, and digital twins, along with nature-based solutions, offer cost-effective resilience. Businesses and governments must embed resilience across planning, operations, and recovery. Africa and Small Island Developing States face disproportionate risks, while renewable energy and irrigation sectors need urgent adaptation. The report provides actionable frameworks, financing pathways, and case studies to capture the resilience dividend globally.

The report is supported by working papers and blogs, covering chapters of the report.

Main Report            Summary 

Risk Assessment

Working Paper

Working Paper                                   Working Paper

Economic Impacts

Views of Infrastructure Professionals

 Working Paper               Blog

 Working Paper                  Blog

Financing

Technology 

Working Paper               Blog