Announcement of Strategic Partnership: Universalia
Announcement of Strategic Partnership: Universalia
1 March 2026

Cynosure is pleased to announce the formalization of a strategic partnership with Universalia through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration marks a commitment to leveraging our shared expertise to drive excellence within the international development sector.
Established in 1980 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Universalia is a premier management consulting firm specializing in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), results-based management, and institutional performance assessment. With a rich history spanning over four decades, Universalia has worked in more than 120 countries, providing realistic and innovative solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients, including United Nations agencies, international financial institutions, and global NGOs. Guided by values of excellence, equity, and diversity, Universalia is a recognized leader in improving the effectiveness of organizations and programs worldwide.
Through this MoU, Cynosure and Universalia will combine their extensive field experience and methodological rigor to deliver high-impact research and management solutions across the globe. We look forward to this journey of knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving to better serve the development community.
For more information on Universalia, we invite you to explore their work at https://www.universalia.com/en.