Nicolas Perrin is the Practice Manager for Social Sustainability and Inclusion Global Practice in the West Africa Region at the World Bank. He joined the Bank in 2003 and has worked across the globe on a large number of projects. His work has focused on citizen engagement, local governance and local economic development. Prior to joining the World Bank, Nicolas has worked for the United Nations Development Program, the United Nations Capital Development Fund and several international NGOs in South Asia, East Asia, Africa and Europe on similar themes.