Patrick was the best PhD supervisor I could hope for. He encouraged me with benevolence to push my limits and deliver work I did not think I was able to do until it was done. He was more than a supervisor, but he was a real mentor. Thanks to him, I went to Tanzania to do field work, which enabled me to fulfill one of my dreams as a young economist. This trip turned out to be the beginning of a love story with Tanzania that led the creation of a non-profit to support vulnerable children. During both my PhD and this fieldwork, I would never forget how Patrick could manage to be so serious with regards to work without taking himself too seriously. I would never forget either that Patrick naturally suggested to keep on supervising me full-time while he was on academic leave. Patrick genuinely cared about people and made the issues I was facing much lighter through his sharp sense of humour and continuous support. I owe him a lot because he initiated many positive things that are still present in my life. I will miss his free spirit and will be eternally grateful for the positive impact he has had on me. Many of us may agree that today is a sad day. It is however a great honour that he has been part of our lives.
Patrick was the best PhD supervisor I could hope for. He encouraged me with benevolence to push my limits and deliver work I did not think I was able to do until it was done. He was more than a supervisor, but he was a real mentor. Thanks to him, I went to Tanzania to do field work, which enabled me to fulfill one of my dreams as a young economist. This trip turned out to be the beginning of a love story with Tanzania that led the creation of a non-profit to support vulnerable children. During both my PhD and this fieldwork, I would never forget how Patrick could manage to be so serious with regards to work without taking himself too seriously. I would never forget either that Patrick naturally suggested to keep on supervising me full-time while he was on academic leave. Patrick genuinely cared about people and made the issues I was facing much lighter through his sharp sense of humour and continuous support. I owe him a lot because he initiated many positive things that are still present in my life. I will miss his free spirit and will be eternally grateful for the positive impact he has had on me. Many of us may agree that today is a sad day. It is however a great honour that he has been part of our lives.
