Effective international development consulting does not happen in isolation. It is built on trust, peer exchange, shared standards, and long-term relationships with institutions and communities that matter. Karsten Weitzenegger has spent over 30 years cultivating exactly that kind of network — connecting his independent consulting practice to a carefully chosen portfolio of professional associations, civil society platforms, expert databases, and policy communities that span the full breadth of international cooperation.
This page brings together the networks Karsten Weitzenegger is actively affiliated with, each representing a distinct dimension of his professional commitment.
Evaluation and Evidence
Rigorous evaluation is the backbone of accountable development cooperation. Karsten’s memberships in the evaluation community reflect a career built on evidence, standards, and peer accountability.
DeGEval — Gesellschaft für Evaluation e.V.
Member since 2005. Germany’s leading professional association for evaluation, setting binding standards for utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy across public administration, civil society, and business.
EvalForEarth
Global community of practice connecting evaluators around food systems, environment, agriculture, and rural development. Sponsored by FAO, WFP, CGIAR, and the GEF, with over 2,692 members worldwide.
ALNAP — Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (Observer Member)
The premier learning network for the humanitarian sector, generating evidence on what works in crisis response.
Evidence Based Policy in Development Network 3ie
A practitioner network dedicated to strengthening the evidence base for development programming globally.
Sustainable Development and Advocacy
Advocacy and policy engagement are inseparable from credible consulting. These networks connect Karsten’s work to the broader movements shaping the 2030 Agenda and beyond.
SID — Society for International Development
Member of the SID Hamburg Chapter. Founded in 1957, SID connects 3,000+ professionals in 50+ countries around social justice, democratic governance, and sustainable development.
GPF Europe — Global Policy Forum Europe
A Bonn-based independent think tank critically monitoring the UN system and multilateral governance, with a focus on development finance, tax justice, and corporate accountability
Action for Sustainable Development (#ACTION4SD)
Member since December 2016. A global civil society platform of over 3,000 members driving progress on the SDGs and the Paris Agreement, co-convened by CIVICUS, CAN, GCAP, and IFP.
Stiftung Allianz für Entwicklung und Klima
Registered supporter since 2018. Germany’s leading platform connecting voluntary climate protection with certified development impact in 31 countries across the Global South.
International Development Research and Policy
Staying at the frontier of development knowledge requires active engagement with research communities and think tanks that produce the ideas shaping tomorrow’s programmes.
EADI — European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes
The leading European network of development research institutes and training organisations, connecting academics and practitioners across the continent.
NORRAG — Network for Policy Research, Review and Advice on Education and Training
A global policy network linking researchers and practitioners working on education and training in development contexts.
PEGNet — Poverty Reduction, Equity and Growth Network
A research network promoting evidence-based policy on poverty reduction and economic equity in developing countries.
IPMN — International Public Management Network
A global community of scholars and practitioners advancing public management research and reform.
IDEAs — International Development Economics Associates
A network of heterodox development economists engaging with global economic governance and policy.
SASPEN — Southern African Social Protection Experts Network
A regional knowledge platform for social protection policy in Southern Africa.
Multilateralism and Global Governance
Karsten’s work is deeply rooted in the multilateral system. These affiliations reflect his commitment to strong international institutions and civic participation in global governance.
DGVN — Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen (UNA-Germany)
Member of the Präsidium, Landesverband Nord since January 2016. Germany’s United Nations Association, advocating for multilateralism, international law, and public engagement with the UN system.
Capacity4dev — European Commission
Registered member on the European Commission’s official knowledge platform for international cooperation, with 7,000+ practitioners, 37,000+ resources, and 348 thematic groups.
Devex.org
Member of devex, the world’s leading media and community platform for 1.3 million international development professionals
Knowledge, Media, and Professional Training
ver.di — Fachgruppe media, journalism, broadcasting, and film
Member of the United Services Union as a Fachjournalist für Politik und Wirtschaft (specialist journalist for politics and economics), affiliated with the dju in ver.di and the International Federation of Journalists.
I.M.M.A. — International Management & Marketing Academy
Registered Individual Expert with this Hamburg-based professional training institution, delivering capacity development programmes for managers and professionals from developing, transition, and emerging economies.
Professional networks are the infrastructure of impact. Karsten Weitzenegger’s affiliations reflect a career of deliberate engagement — choosing communities that sharpen his thinking, expand his reach, and amplify the contribution of every assignment to the broader goal of sustainable, just, and evidence-based development.
Karsten Weitzenegger Consulting — Independent Expert and Evaluator since 2003. Hamburg, Germany. Available globally.
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