Oleg Petrov has been championing open data, e-government and ICT for development at the World Bank since 1996 in a variety of leadership roles. Currently, Oleg coordinates several programs at the Bank's ICT Unit including Open Data Program, Smart Nations program and knowledge sharing and learning program, including the High-level Experts, Leaders, and Practitioners (HELP) for Transformation program, Open Data Innovations Network, and Digital Development Community.