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Latino Voters will be Key to the Elections, with all the Implications that Come Due to Their Origin and Relationship with the Place Where They Live in the U.S.
October 8, 2024 - The panel titled “Latin America and the U.S. Elections: Role of the Latino Vote; Economic and Foreign Policy Implications,’’ held during the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, identified relevant factors related to the electoral process that will take place in that nation next November. NEW YORK - Some 20 million Latino... Continue Reading >
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Maureen Webb Speaks at the 2024 Global Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Democracy, Governance and Elections
October 3, 2024 - She is the author of the book “Coding Democracy: How Hackers Are Disrupting Power, Surveillance and Authoritarianism” New York, October 3, 2024 - Maureen Webb explained, during her presentation at the VI Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, that there is an idea that the code is the law, “and that means... Continue Reading >
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Global Forum 2024 Warns of the Worrying Trend of Democratic Erosion in Latin America
October 3, 2024 - The experts who participated in the Panel discussion titled “Current Political and Social Issues in Latin America”, during the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, referred to the current reality of Venezuela, Nicaragua, Argentina, Mexico and El Salvador, among other countries in the region. The Forum opened on Thursday, October 3, at... Continue Reading >
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U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat Highlights the Initiatives in Which he is Currently Participating in the United States Congress for the Benefit of Dominicans
October 3, 2024 - The Dominican-born Congressman participated in the VI Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, which opened this past Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Center for Economics and Development Policy at Columbia University’s The Kellogg Center. NEW YORK. Adriano Espaillat, the Senator for the 31st District of New York since 2011, highlighted at the... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández: Geopolitical Tension and Democratic Challenges Mark the Global Horizon in 2024
October 3, 2024 - The former president of the Dominican Republic warned of the current geopolitical situation and regional conflicts in his opening remarks during the VI Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, 2024. The Forum will officially open today Friday, October 4, at the Center for Development Economics and Policy (CDEP), Columbia University, in New York... Continue Reading >
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Experts Emphasize the Need to Reactivate Growth and Address Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean
October 3, 2024 - These were some of the conclusions reached during the first Panel held during the VI Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2024, where specialists on specific issues addressed the current situation of the economy and politics of the region. NEW YORK. Meeting with the objective of analyzing the “Global and Regional Economy and... Continue Reading >
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Funglode and GFDD, together with the Center for Development Economics and Policy (CDEP) of Columbia University, will celebrate the VI edition of the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2024
September 20, 2024 - The forum will take place Thursday, October 3, at the Center for Development Economics and Policy (The Kellogg Center), with the participation of experts from the fields of geopolitics and economics. NEW YORK. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and... Continue Reading >
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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Celebrates Eighth Annual Film Festival in Florida
September 11, 2024 - Santo Domingo, September 11, 2024 (EFE). The film 'Freddy' and the recognition of filmmakers Alfonso Rodríguez and Blademil Grullón, solid contributors to the Dominican film industry, will be some of the highlights that will be featured in the eighth edition of the Dominican Film Showcase Florida (USA), announced the organizers this past Wednesday. According to... Continue Reading >
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The Dominican Film Showcase Celebrates the Presentation of “Colao 2”
April 18, 2024 - April 18, 2024, New York, NY - The long-awaited Dominican Film Showcase event opened with an exciting surprise: the exclusive presentation of "Colao 2", the sequel to the acclaimed Dominican film. The audience enjoyed this long-awaited film sequel on a night full of excitement and enthusiasm. Present during the event were the key representatives of... Continue Reading >
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Funglode/GFDD 2023 Cultural Awards Announcement
March 4, 2024 - The recipients of the 2023 Cultural Awards were announced, launching its 13th anniversary. (Santo Domingo, March 4, 2024) Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), along with its sister institution, The Global Democracy and Development Foundation (GFDD), are pleased to announce the 2023 Cultural Awards recipients. This initiative, now in its 13th year, recognizes excellence in... Continue Reading >
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Come Vote for Your Favorite Photograph Currently Participating in the 2023 Funglode/GFDD Awards!
February 26, 2024 - The photograph most voted will be awarded the People’s Choice Award at the next Funglode/GFDD Awards Event. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), cordially invite the public in general to vote for their favorite photograph currently on... Continue Reading >
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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) & Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in partnership with John Jay College, host lecture on ‘How Algorithms Create and Prevent Fake News.’
November 30, 2023 - On November 28, The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in collaboration with the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, hosted a lecture at College’s campus in Manhattan, exploring the opportunities and significance of international governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of Fake News. The... Continue Reading >
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The “Global Foundation for Democracy and Development” Celebrates the 100th Edition of its Iconic “Global” Magazine
November 2, 2023 - On Wednesday, October 31, the Dominican diaspora in the United States celebrated one of the most important events in the world of literature, education and society. The Global Democracy and Development Foundation, along with its sister Foundation, the “Global Foundation for Democracy and Development” celebrated in style the 100th edition of its unique “Global” magazine.... Continue Reading >
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Funglode/GFDD, Jointly with IDEA International, Organize the Global Forum on Latin America and Caribbean 2023
September 22, 2023 - This year´s event took place between September 20-22 in New York City, within the framework of the United Nations General Assembly. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in coordination with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral... Continue Reading >
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Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize Winner in Economics (2001), States in Keynote Remarks that it is Necessary to Listen to the Voices of Latin American when Rewriting the New Rules of Globalization
September 21, 2023 - Joseph Stiglitz, 2001 Nobel Prize winner in Economics, highlighted this particular issue at the inaugural conference of the Latin America and Caribbean 2023 Global Forum, held in New York City this past Thursday, September 21. (New York, September 21, 2023). Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz considered that it is necessary to listen to the voices coming... Continue Reading >
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GFDD celebrates its annual GFDD Tournament with a twist
September 21, 2023 - The president of Funglode and GFDD, Dr. Leonel Fernández, headed the opening and closing ceremonies held during the Tournament which highlighted the participation of Hall of Famer, Juan Marichal, and Albert Pujols, Dominican Major League Baseball star. Caldwell, NEW JERSEY.- The 19th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament reunited over 100 participants on the prestigious Green Brook... Continue Reading >
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The “Dominican Film Showcase” – During its Seventh Dominican Film Festival in Miami – Will Feature the Premiere in the U.S. of the Film Rango de Honor
September 12, 2023 - The “Dominican Film Showcase” announces the upcoming Seventh Annual Dominican Film Festival, to be held in Miami, Florida. The annual event is supported by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD). The opening is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 6:00 o´clock in the afternoon at the Wolfson Campus, Miami... Continue Reading >
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“The G-7 Summit: Escalating Towards a New Cold War?”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 29, 2023 - Among the various issues recently addressed at the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, two stand out for their particular nature: Russia's war in Ukraine and the current geopolitical, trade and technological tensions with China. The magnitude of these conflicts is such that some international analyst’s belief that humanity is experiencing a new Cold War period. The... Continue Reading >
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Successful Celebration of the 18th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament at the Miami Beach Golf Club
March 14, 2023 - The president of Funglode and GFDD, Dr. Leonel Fernández, headed the opening and award ceremonies held during the 18th annual GFDD Golf Tournament which, this time, highlighted the participation of Albert Pujols, Dominican Major League Baseball star. FLORIDA, United States.- The 18th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament was held with great success this Monday, March 13,... Continue Reading >
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Former Dominican President Leonel Fernández Carries Out Active Work Agenda in Fort Myers, Florida
March 11, 2023 - FLORIDA, United States - The former President of the Dominican Republic and leader of the Fuerza del Pueblo Party, Dr. Leonel Fernández, traveled on Thursday to the city of Fort Myers, Florida, thus responding to an invitation made by the authorities of the city to attend the 20th Anniversary of "Community Cooperative,” an organization dedicated... Continue Reading >
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