
7 March 2025
Call for Applications: The March 8 Fund 2025
Supporting local gender equality initiatives amid global backlash

7 March 2025
Akhil Neelam, GRÓ GEST Alumnus: Political parties crucial for advancing women’s political participation
Akhil Neelam, a distinguished alumnus of the GRÓ Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GRÓ GEST 2023), is a passionate social entrepreneur and policy professional dedicated to promoting gender equality and inclusive politics in South Asia. As the co-founder of the Centre for Gender And Politics (CGAP), Akhil leads a volunteer-driven think tank that has mobilized over 130 professionals from 14 countries to drive research and advocacy work on gender-inclusive politics. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts, he has also played a pivotal role in implementing large-scale education reforms in India, benefitting over 6 million students through innovative EdTech initiatives.
3 March 2025
Announcement of MSc and PhD Scholarships recipients
The evaluation of the applications received from former Fellows for GTP Scholarships for MSc and PhD studies in Iceland has now been carried out.

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?

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.

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.