PEM Welcomes Andreas Brogaard Buhl as Partner

We are very happy to announce that Andreas Brogaard Buhl is joining PEM as a partner.  Andreas holds an MBA from Aarhus University (2024) and a MSc in Biology and Environmental Management from the University of Copenhagen (1990).  With more than 30 years of senior leadership experience, he brings deep expertise in environmental management, sustainable finance, and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) across international organizations, public institutions, and private companies. His areas of expertise include international investment standards, risk management, due diligence, corporate and institutional governance, climate change mitigation, biodiversity and conservation, capacity building, results-based reporting and impact evaluation.  Andreas has served as a member of IFU’s Investment Committee (now Impact Fund Denmark) and as editor of key IFU policies (Climate Policy, Sustainability Policy, and Corporate Governance Policy). He has also been a board member of the UN Global Compact Network Denmark, and a development and aid quality assurance advisor to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).  He has led multidisciplinary consultant teams during formulation, appraisal and review missions and secured supplementary financing for projects. His country experience spans South America and Central America; Eastern, Northern, Southern Africa; and South-Eastern Asia.  At PEM, we look forward to working with Andreas

A Warm Thank You for a Great Year of 2025!

As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to warmly thank all our partners, clients and collaborators for a year of trust, great cooperation, and shared achievements! We truly value these partnerships and look forward to continuing our work together. 🤝 Throughout 2025, PEM carried out assignments across Africa, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Asia in collaboration with our clients, including Danida, EIB, DSIF, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norad, the European Union, GIZ, IUCN, ADB, ASI Australia, Impact Fund Denmark, Blue Ventures, WWF, UNEP-DHI, LuxDev, Horizont3000, SIDA, and the Ministry of Water of Tanzania. We wish you all a joyful holiday season and a happy and successful New Year! 🌟 📸 A moment from the PEM annual meeting in Mols, Denmark, featuring PEM partners, PEM East Africa partners, office staff, and consultants whom we are proud to collaborate with.

In Memory of Susan

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague Susan, who passed away on Saturday after a short illness. Susan was a highly valued member of our team for many years. With her professionalism, warmth, and dedication, she left a lasting impression on both colleagues and clients. Her commitment, insight, and positive spirit inspired everyone who had the pleasure of working with her. We will remember Susan not only for her professional excellence but also for her kindness and humanity. She will be deeply missed by all of us. Our thoughts go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Her colleagues at PEMconsult and PEM EA

Mid-term evaluation of the local development programme (LDP) of Laos

PEMconsult has been commissioned to carry out the mid-term evaluation (MTE) of the Local Development Programme (LDP LAO/338 2023–2027) in Laos, which is now entering its third year of implementation. The LDP is a large, complex programme focusing on improving livelihoods, public service delivery, and community resilience in rural areas of Laos. It supports enhanced service provision and local development planning at central, provincial, district, and village levels—ensuring that no one is left behind. The MTE will provide valuable insights for the Government of Laos, the donor, and implementing partners by assessing progress to date and identifying areas for improvement. The evaluation is designed as a learning exercise to inform programming for 2026–2027 and support strategic decision-making, including a potential extension of the programme. The LDP is one of four bilateral programmes under the Fifth Indicative Cooperation Programme (ICP V) between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Lao People’s