Kevin Nelson is the Urban Governance Lead for the Governance Team within the Bureau of Development, Democracy and Innovation at USAID. In this role, he leads USAID’s cross-sectoral systems approach to development connecting urban programming on gender, infrastructure, economic development, resilience, water and sanitation, among other issues. He also coordinates municipal strengthening efforts including public financial management and domestic resource mobilization. Currently, Mr. Nelson is coordinating USAID’s strategic thinking about the role cities and urban areas have in driving national economies, promoting democracy and governance and addressing climate change, anti-corruption, violence prevention and supporting local solutions to municipal service delivery. Mr. Nelson brings over 25 years of direct experience working with local governments, cities, and regional councils of government to identify urban issues and develop relevant solutions that produce expected results and advance opportunities for sustainable living and prosperity.