| Title | Impact of Geothermal Capacity Building for Sustainable Development in Latin America: Insights from the GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme |
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| Authors | Malfridur OMARSDOTTIR, Gudni AXELSSON, Ingimar G. HARALDSSON, Bjarni RICHTER |
| Year | 2025 |
| Conference | LATAM Geothermal Congress |
| Keywords | education, energy-security, gender-equality, geothermal training, Iceland |
| Abstract | The GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme (GRÓ GTP) in Iceland has, for over four decades, played a pivotal role in geothermal capacity building for developing countries. Since its inception in 1978, GTP has trained 816 fellows from 67 countries, offering specialized six-month training in Iceland as well as MSc and PhD scholarships at Icelandic universities. While the technical aspects of the training are vital, the Programme also emphasizes leadership development, international cooperation, and the strengthening of soft skills such as communication, gender equality, and cross-cultural understanding. In addition to the training in Iceland, in-country training such as the SDG Short Courses and the Diploma Course, are focused on sharing knowledge and strengthening cooperation in geothermal development for Latin America. This paper focuses on the experiences and long-term impacts of Latin American fellows within the Programme, exploring how the training in Iceland has contributed to geotherma |