Julie Bousquet holds a PhD in Economics from KU Leuven and a master's in Public Policy and Development from the Toulouse School of Economics. Her research explores pathways to building social cohesion in conflict and displacement settings. With her experience across major international organizations -including the OECD, European Commission Joint Research Center, the World Bank, and UNDP- she combines academic insight with practical expertise to drive the solutions agenda for refugees and host communities.