Former Principal Operations Coordination Specialist (Fragile Situations)
, ADB
Profile / Bio:
As a focal point for fragile and conflict-affected countries, Mr. Safran supported ADB operations in this context. Previously, he helped develop ADB’s strategic and results-oriented approach to delicate situations, focal point for disaster and emergency assistance, ICT coordinator, and project specialist and focal point for coastal and aquatic resources management. Before joining ADB, Mr. Safran was a regional manager for Asia-Pacific and Latin America at the French agricultural research agency CIRAD. He has a PhD in agriculture from Tohoku University in Japan and a degree in natural sciences from Lille University in France.