The conference brought together leading scholars, rising researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and private sector leaders, to bridge rigorous research with operational and policy perspectives, with the aim of informing actionable strategies for strengthening production networks and mobilizing private investment that can create more and better jobs, in line with the World Bank Group’s knowledge strategy.
Dr Martina Kirchberger was invited to speak at this year's World Bank Group Conference, entitled 'Growth and Resilience in Connected Economies', in Madrid in May 2026.
She presented her paper 'Cross-Border Flows of Construction: The Myth of the Non-Tradable Sector' to a room of academics and policy makers at IE University, Madrid.

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