Mr. Abhilash Panda has 17 years of experience in international development, humanitarian response, investment portfolios and sustainable development. As the Deputy Chief for Inter-agency coordination, Intergovernmental processes, Partnerships Branch he leads UNDRR’s effort in the areas of financing risk prevention, de-risking investment, and resilience of infrastructure globally. Abhilash joined the United Nations in 2003 and has served in various capacities, managing large scale multi-country teams and global initiatives to build economic and social resilience. He has also led the United Nation’s largest global initiative to build resilience of more than 3000 cities.