Dean Cira has worked extensively across the World Bank on projects and analytical work, particularly in East Asia, Latin America, Europe and Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, including in Fragile and Conflict States. Dean’s work has focused on urban poverty, slum upgrading, service delivery, affordable housing, urban infrastructure and disaster risk management. Dean has held leadership positions in the Brazil, Vietnam and Kenya country offices and worked as Sector and Program Leader in addition to his urban work.