GRÓ GTP
26 February 2025
An unusual view on the impact of the GTP in Kenya - A PhD research
How does an ethnographer see the impact of the GTP in Kenya and other countries?
GRÓ
26 February 2025
Shakiru Idrissa Kajugus GRÓ GTP alumnus: A Leader in Tanzania's Geothermal Development
Shakiru Idrissa Kajugus, GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme (GRÓ GTP) alumnus and MSc Scholarship recipient from Tanzania, is dedicated to harnessing the country’s geothermal potential to drive sustainable energy development. As Director of Business Development at TGDC (Tanzania Geothermal Development Company Limited) Shakiru is leveraging his training and experience to overcome challenges in the geothermal sector. The TGDC is about to drill Tanzania’s first deep geothermal well at Ngozi, one of the country’s most promising geothermal fields, in the southwestern part of the country.
GRÓ FTP
24 February 2025
Fisheries Projects through the Eyes of the WB Specialist
On Tuesday, February 18, the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute in Iceland buzzed with energy as GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme fellows gathered for an afternoon seminar that promised both inspiration and a fresh perspective on global fisheries projects. The event featured Mr. Xavier Vincent, a seasoned Senior Fisheries Specialist at the World Bank, who shared with the audience his insights into the inner workings of WB-funded projects across the Pacific, Africa, and Asia.
GRÓ FTP
19 February 2025
UNICEF Youth Visit GRÓ FTP
The GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme recently welcomed a youth delegation from UNICEF Iceland who are preparing for a trip to Luxembourg, where they will meet with their peers to discuss climate change.
1,767
fellows have graduated from all four training programmes
111
scholarship recipients have completed a MA/MSc degree
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scholarship recipients have completed a PhD degree
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participants have attended short courses in partner countries
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