Lise Paaskesen

Lise Paaskesen, an accomplished consultant specialised in development cooperation, hails from Tervuren, Belgium. She pursued her studies in London, UK, and later in The Hague, Netherlands, where she obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in development cooperation. Currently, Lise operates as an independent consultant, providing support to international organizations through conducting studies and evaluations of programs abroad, with a particular focus on promoting youth welfare and participation.

With extensive experience in addressing social issues, Lise has acquired expertise in various areas, including post-conflict contexts and peacebuilding, education, financial inclusion, lobbying and policy advocacy, and sexual reproductive health and rights. She provides guidance to (pre-)Master's students in developing their research proposals, action plans, thesis writing, or retakes, utilizing her strong command of English writing.

What can Lise Paaskesen help you with?

Lise Paaskesen has expertise in formulating and enhancing research plans, methodologies, and methods, as well as executing them. She takes a collaborative approach, engaging in critical discussions to identify areas where you may need assistance and understanding your preferred working style. Whether you excel in hands-on learning, prefer visual aids such as graphs or colors, or prefer to explore problems from different perspectives to draw your own conclusions, Lise adapts her support accordingly.

Lise, who primarily employs qualitative methods that reveal diverse perspectives, is dedicated to efficiently and effectively managing data collection and analysis. Her objective is to make the process of writing a thesis enjoyable and empowering for students, allowing them to complete their studies with a sense of pride.

Thesis help: online and on-site

Lise offers both online counselling and on-site counselling. On-site counselling is available in Alkmaar, Amsterdam, and Haarlem, where Lise is regularly present.

Area of expertise

Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Intercultural Communication, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Literature and Source Research, Human Rights, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, Sociology, Storytelling.