Patrick Vander Weyden is the founder of FocusUP, a research and consulting firm established in 2009 with a specialised focus on international cooperation. With a PhD in Social Sciences, Patrick has dedicated his career to advancing international cooperation and worldwide sustainable development.At the core of FocusUP lies a network of highly committed and skilled consultants, researchers, and evaluators whose expertise drives the success in supporting organisations. FocusUP has become renowned for its robust services in sector of (impact-) evaluations. With an impressive portfolio of conducting more than 35 evaluations across over 30 countries (in Asia, Afrika, Europe and Latin America) in collaboration with FocusUP and its international partners, Patrick Vander Weyden's work is distinguished by rigorous methodological approaches. His expertise particularly shines in implementing mixed-method evaluations that effectively merge quantitative rigor with qualitative insights, ensuring comprehensive, actionable findings and recommendations.Patrick’s vision for FocusUP is to continue fostering a collaborative environment where evidence-based research and evaluation contribute to the meaningful and measurable development of organisations engaged in international cooperation and sustainable development. FocusUP's clients include international organisations, national governments and organisations, and international and non-governmental organisations.For more information please visit: https://focusup.be

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