External Evaluation Confirms Positive Impact of GRÓ LRT Programme
An external evaluation of the GRÓ LRT programme, conducted as part of a broader assessment of the GRÓ Centre and its four Iceland-based training programmes from 2018 to 2023, highlighted the impressive results of the GRÓ programmes. The evaluation confirms that GRÓ LRT has been highly effective in building capacity among young and mid-career professionals, as well as supporting collaborating organizations in its partner countries.
According to the report: “The evaluation finds that the primary success of GRÓ LRT is to have developed and consistently delivered a high-quality training program on land restoration, offering a relevant and coherent package of academic and practical experiences. This constitutes a unique capacity-building opportunity, consistently appreciated by participants and partners alike.” Alumni feedback emphasizes the relevance and quality of GRÓ LRT’s training, with many alumni successfully applying their skills to advance their fields and countries. GRÓ LRT’s partner organizations also demonstrate strong ownership of these achievements.
The GRÓ LRT team is delighted with these positive evaluation results and extends heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the programme, including former fellows, lecturers, project supervisors, and collaborating institutions.
You can read the evaluation reports here: Land Restoration Training Programme (LRT) Programme Evaluation Report ; Land Restoration Training Programme (LRT) Case Study Report ; External Evaluation of GRÓ International Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change, 2018-2023 - Final Report ; External Evaluation of GRÓ international Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change, 2018-2023 - Executive Summary