As a focal point for fragile and conflictaffected countries, Patrick Safran supports ADB operations in this context. Previously, he helped develop ADB’s strategic and results-oriented approach to fragile situations: focal point for disaster and emergency assistance; ICT coordinator; project specialist and focal point for coastal and aquatic resources management. Prior to joining ADB, Patrick Safran was regional manager for Asia-Pacific and Latin America at French agricultural research agency CIRAD. He has PhDs in Agriculture from Tohoku University in Japan and in Natural Sciences from Lille University in France.