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Julio Dávila is a Professor of Urban Policy at University College London, where he serves as the Director of the Development Planning Unit. His academic pursuits focus on the role of local governments in progressive social and political transformation in developing countries. Dávila has significant international experience, engaging in research consultancy projects across 15 countries in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His research areas include the governance dimensions of urban and peri-urban infrastructure—particularly in transport, water, and sanitation—as well as the planning implications of urban informality and the health impacts of rapid urbanization. Dávila's career includes prestigious advisory roles with organizations such as the World Bank and GIZ, and he has collaborated with numerous academic institutions globally.