Olivia Geymond is a researcher with ten years of expertise in shaping international development and cooperation programmes through research and evaluation. Her track record includes carrying out research for public institutions such as UNDP, the European Commission, the UK Independent Commission for Aid Impact, the British Council, and various non-profits. Most recently, Olivia carried out research on science diplomacy for the Asia-Europe Foundation. In her spare time, she leads the Board of Trustees of an award-winning international development charity, guiding it towards becoming more evidence-based.