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Tourism is Critical to the Advancement of Developing Countries
January 12, 2005 - On January 12, Dr. Donald E. Hawkins, professor of Tourism Policy, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management at George Washington University, believes that tourism represents an invaluable tool as he manifested during his address, "Tourism as a Sustainable Development Strategy: A Challenge for the Dominican Republic" at FUNGLODE. Tourism generates 2.4 million jobs in the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign Agreement with Counterpart International
January 11, 2005 - FUNGLODE/GFDD, represented by Natasha Despotovich, Executive Director of GFDD, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Counterpart International represented by its President, Mr. Lelei Lelaulu, to develop projects involving the protection of the environment, tourism, environment and local communities, and training programs for youth at risk. The progressive degradation of coastal areas caused by human action... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Austin Bowden-Kirby Introduces New Coral Reef Recuperation Program
January 11, 2005 - Dr. Austin Bowden-Kirby, marine scientist and world specialist in coral reefs, presented his experience gathered in several regions of the globe in his address, "Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Importance to the Environment and the Sustainable Development of Countries," at FUNGLODE’s Conference Hall in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Dr. Bowden-Kirby stressed the competitive edge the... Continue Reading >
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President Fernández Promotes Strengthening Ties Between the Dominican Republic and New York
December 6, 2004 - New York City, (Dec. 6, 2004).- President Leonel Fernández presented last Sunday the report made by Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) whose objective is to strengthen the ties between the communities in the Dominican Republic and in New York. The book "Building New Strategic Alliances for the Development: Dominican Republic-New York" is the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Attend World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development
December 1, 2004 - Representatives of numerous governments, NGOs, academia and the private sector gathered in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil to exchange experiences and to discuss their proposals on how to ensure that growth in the tourism industry contributes to the creation of conditions for peace and sustainable development across the globe. In 2003, the tourism industry generated US... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLOD Hold Two-Day Seminar on Energy and the Environment
November 4, 2004 - November 3 and 4, 2004, local and international experts gathered at FUNGLODE/GFDD's headquarters to discuss "Energy Policies and the Environment: International Experiences and Recommendations for the Dominican Republic." The purpose of this event was to put together different experiences from across the world, share them with Dominican experts and explore possible recommendations for the future... Continue Reading >
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Symposium on Inter-American Relations in an Era of Unilateralism
October 4, 2004 - October 3-5, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program at the University of South Florida gathered a group of experts and academics in a Symposium on Inter-American Relations in an Era of Unilateralism . The speakers and panelists exchanged research and analysis of globalization, regionalization, and doctrines in the Americas, both from a contemporary as... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLOD Hold Discussion on First US Presidential Debate
September 30, 2004 - Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development held a joint program September 30, 2004 around the first U.S. presidential debate. Former ambassadors, historian Bernardo Vega, and political science specialist, Flavio Darío Espinal were the guest panelists in Santo Domingo. Both experts gave their first impressions the candidates made in general... Continue Reading >
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Participation of the Dominican Republic at the Inter-American Seminar on Education for Democracy
September 23, 2004 - Following its commitment to the development of civil society and civic education, FUNGLODE/GFDD took part in the Inter-American Seminar on Education for Democracy that took place in Washington, DC, September 20-23, 2004. The Seminar was hosted by the Organization of American States, OAS, and the Center for Civic Education. It was opened by OAS Assistant... Continue Reading >
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FUNGLODE Hosts Event at United Nations
September 14, 2004 - Santo Domingo, D.R. (September 14, 2004) In support of the UN's initiative Millennium Development Goals, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE) participated in the 57 th Department of Public Information (DPI) and Non-Government Organizations (ONG) Conference to discuss the subject of Millennium Development Goals: Civil Society Takes Action , that took place at... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Create the International Center for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies
September 10, 2004 - Haiti. Chancellor Dr. Dennis Alicea signed the agreement for the Universidad del Turabo, and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Mr. Edgard Prévilon signed for Université Quisqueya. Haiti. Chancellor Dr. Dennis Alicea signed the agreement for the Universidad del Turabo, and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Mr. Edgard Prévilon signed for Université Quisqueya. The purpose of the Agreement... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Participates in Launching of Microsoft Partners in Learning Program
August 26, 2004 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, represented by its Executive Director, Natasha Despotovich, participated August 26, 2004 in the First Regional Network Meeting of Partners in Learning (PIL), a Microsoft program, that took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Partners in Learning is a long-term commitment from Microsoft to work with governments, local NGOs,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD has been admitted to join several agencies within the United Nations
August 19, 2004 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) has been admitted to join several agencies within the United Nations as an institution with Consultative Status.GFDD has joined the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Department of Public Information (DPI), the Global Compact Office, the Office on... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Organize Panel Discussion on Electronic Governance
July 29, 2004 - From left to right, Ms. María Alejandra Sepúlveda from Chile; Miguel A. Porrúa, Coordinator of the Electronic Government Unit and Ms. Sheila Donovan, Director of Development Programs, IACD/OAS. July 28-29, FUNGLODE/GFDD, in collaboration with the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD), Organization of American States (OAS), held a two-fold program around the subject of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Host Center for Civic Education
July 28, 2004 - FUNGLODE/GFDD presented Dr. Richard A. Nuccio, Director of Center for Civic Education, organization based in Los Angeles. Dr. Nuccio described the role and need for the existence of an organization like the CCE. He also brought the audience to date concerning their activities in the Dominican Republic in collaboration with the PUCMM. The panel included... Continue Reading >
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GFDD at Forum Barcelona, Virtual Educa 2004
June 18, 2004 - June 16-18, 2004 The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development participated in the V International Meeting on Education, Training, and Information Technology, Virtual Educa 2004, that took place June 16-18, 2004, in Barcelona, Spain. The event was part of the Forum Barcelona 2004, a mega conference on cultural diversity, peace, and sustainable development, taking place... Continue Reading >
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GFDD at the XXXIV OAS General Assembly
June 8, 2004 - The XXXIV General Assembly of the Organization of American States was held in Quito, Ecuador, from 6 to 8 June of the current year. Global Foundation for Democracy and Development participated as one of around seventy non-governmental organizations and was represented by its Executive Director in the U.S.A., Ms. Natasha Despotovic. For the first time... Continue Reading >
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The Microsoft Government Leaders Forum – Americas
May 18, 2004 - As a way of getting in touch with public, private and non-profit sector that feels committed to the use of ICT in their operations, and as an opportunity for networking and discussion, Microsoft organizes on a yearly basis The Microsoft Government Leaders Forum - Americas. This year, the Forum took place on 16, 17 and... Continue Reading >
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Events Taking Place During Climate Change Week At FUNGLODE
May 14, 2004 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will be organizing a week-long series of events concerning climate change. Events will take place May 21-24, 2007 at FUNGLODE’s auditorium. The central theme of the week’s events will be the impacts of climate change and ways in which to... Continue Reading >
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The Role and Effectiveness of NGOs in Implementing Millennium Development Goals
May 13, 2004 - George Washington University International NGO Team (GWU-INGOT) brings together GW faculty, researchers, and doctoral students from multiple disciplines across the university who share a perspective that NGOs have a central role to play in ending poverty and deprivation. The Team's research and outreach efforts are targeted to improving the capacity of the NGO sector to... Continue Reading >
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