Hanna Alasuutari is the Global Thematic Lead of Inclusive Education and Senior Education Specialist in the Education Global Practice of the World Bank. She holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of Oulu, Finland and has worked in the field of education sector partnerships and educational research in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Her areas of expertise are inclusive education, equity and inclusion in education, basic education, teacher education, global- and development education and education sector partnerships.