Patrick Blanchenay
@pblanchenay.bsky.social
Global Evaluations and Research Advisor at Norwegian Church Aid (Oslo). Opinions not my employer's. Making aid impact better documented, and aid work more evidence -based. Previously assistant prof (teaching) at U. Toronto; OECD. PhD Economics.
France normalizing chocolate-based breakfasts.
October 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
France normalizing chocolate-based breakfasts.
Just found this in a proposal for an evaluation. This is literally the opposite of what NGOs should want for their evaluation. We need to learn, find out what's not working so we can improve. Sugarcoating harms everyone.
June 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Just found this in a proposal for an evaluation. This is literally the opposite of what NGOs should want for their evaluation. We need to learn, find out what's not working so we can improve. Sugarcoating harms everyone.
Another illustration of Trump's funding cuts, while trying to get flood-related data.
April 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Another illustration of Trump's funding cuts, while trying to get flood-related data.
These are dental imprints of my child.
April 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
These are dental imprints of my child.
Pretty sure I saw someone steal a painting.
April 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Pretty sure I saw someone steal a painting.
They should have put it even smaller.
January 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
They should have put it even smaller.
Found on LinkedIn, how to use genAI to write up your resume. Because truth doesn't matter anymore.
January 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Found on LinkedIn, how to use genAI to write up your resume. Because truth doesn't matter anymore.
Explain this, economists. (Fully flexible ticket far cheaper than non-flexible ticket.)
January 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Explain this, economists. (Fully flexible ticket far cheaper than non-flexible ticket.)
December 30, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Eight year ago, before the US presidential election, I found this pamphlet. (In Toronto.) Hope the author has a good support system.
November 30, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Eight year ago, before the US presidential election, I found this pamphlet. (In Toronto.) Hope the author has a good support system.
Little dig at Andrew Bailey by The Economist.
August 28, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Little dig at Andrew Bailey by The Economist.
