ApproachGESPLAN RESEARCH GROUP
GESPLAN Research Group was founded at the Polytechnic University of Madrid with the mission of promoting societal progress, the main goal of a Research University.
To foster development, GESPLAN is organizing its work in projects following the same core principle of a Research University, namely: Relevant postgraduate education, a clear link to society and pioneering research.
As a result, GESPLAN has positioned itself as a Reference Research Group in the Field of Project Planning, Management and Evaluation, offering a world wide renowned Masters and PhD, with projects relevant to society and publications in international high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
The vision and values at the basis of GESPLAN are summarized in a conceptual proposal called "Working With People", which seeks to actively link knowledge and action through projects that prioritize the people to get involved, to participate and to develop within the projects.
Planning and Management
Planning in the public sphere, models. LEADER approach and adaptation to Latin America. Governance and regional decentralization.
Project Management
Professional skills in management of development projects. Training in project management (Certification possible)
Evaluation
Empowerment evaluation. Evaluation of European policies and programmes. Evaluation of project in development cooperation.
Human Development
Food security.
Population and resources. The role of women in development.
