NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Lucas Magnani studied international relations and began his career in Argentina with an international cooperation NGO, then in Morocco as project manager for economic development aid to rural populations. He then returned to France to work for the humanitarian NGO ACTED, before joining Convergences as publications officer.

Launched in 2008, Convergences is a reflection, mobilisation and advocacy platform. Convergences promotes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the fight against poverty, exclusion and climate change in both developed and developing countries. Composed of more than 300 partner organisations from all sectors, the association acts to stimulate reflection and action, disseminate good practices, and promote the co-construction of high impact and innovative partnerships.