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“No Advances Are Made in War, In Order to Develop the People Must Live in Peace”
October 1, 2016 - So stated the Colombian ambassador to the Dominican Republic, José Antonio Segebre, during a roundtable entitled “The Colombian Conflict and Perspectives on the Peace Agreement” On Friday, September 30, Colombia’s ambassador to the Dominican Republic, José Antonio Segebre, headed a roundtable entitled “The Colombian Conflict and Perspectives on the Peace Agreement.” The ambassador explained that... Continue Reading >
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Miami Dade College to Host GFDD President Dr. Leonel Fernández during Hispanic Heritage Month on October 4
September 29, 2016 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development in collaboration with the Miami Dade College, in occasion of the National Hispanic Heritage Month is hosting a special presentation by former president of the Dominican Republic and current president of the foundation, Dr. Leonel Fernández. During the event, that will take place at the Wolfson Campus on Tuesday,... Continue Reading >
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“The ECLAC Meeting”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
September 28, 2016 - I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Second Meeting of the Conference on Science, Innovation, and Technology for the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in San José, Costa Rica. In discussing those subjects, I started from the premise that both Latin America and the world in general are experiencing... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Aspires for the DR to Reach Development Levels of the World’s Great Nations with RD2044 Initiative
September 28, 2016 - Doctor Leonel Fernández, former President of the Dominican Republic and current President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), underscored the significant levels of development the Dominican Republic has reached in the last 50 years as well as its prospects for the future. On Tuesday, Dr. Fernández... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández to Present “Dominican Republic 2044” Project on Tuesday in New York
September 26, 2016 - This Tuesday, Former Dominican President, Dr. Leonel Fernández, will introduce “República Dominicana 2044” (RD2044) at an event in New York City. The project, being carried out under the auspices of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), is a vision for development and infrastructure for the next 30... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Hosts its 8th Golf Tournament to Support Sustainable Socioeconomic Development in the Region
September 26, 2016 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrated its 8th Golf Tournament this past Monday, September 26 at the prestigious Glen Head Country Club in Long Island, New York. The purpose of this event was to raise funds in benefit of the multiple programs and initiatives put into action by GFDD in the Dominican... Continue Reading >
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“The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Are a Pact to Create a More sustainable world” States H.E Prime Minister Solberg of Norway at International Conference on Sustainable Development
September 23, 2016 - GFDD attended the fourth edition of the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) at Columbia University in New York City on September 21-22, 2016. The theme of this year’s ICSD, hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Earth Institute’s Global Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) program was Moving Forward: The SDGs in... Continue Reading >
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GFDD / Funglode Publications Donated to the Center for Latin American Studies at the New York University
September 23, 2016 - The president of GFDD / Funglode and former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, visited today the Center for Latin American Studies at the New York University (CLACS), where he made a donation of 50 books published by GFDD/Funglode, as well as the collection of Revista Global. View Photo Gallery The publications were... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Fernández to Carry Out a Packed 10-day Agenda in New York this Week
September 19, 2016 - On Monday the former Dominican Republic president and current head of the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), Dr. Leonel Fernández, begins a 10-day visit to the United States, where he will carry out a broad agenda of commitments with various institutions in New York City. A release distributed by journalist Annia Valdez, Fernández’s press... Continue Reading >
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner from 2007 and Landfill Harmonic Are Highlights at the Closing Ceremony of the DREFF 2016
September 18, 2016 - The sixth edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) came to an end with a flourish today after six wonderful days, 140 screenings in over 40 venues in 11 cities, making 2016 the largest and most influential Festival to date. Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and the movie, Landfill... Continue Reading >
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Environmental Film Festival Tribute to Dominican Filmmakers at DREFF 2016
September 17, 2016 - Globo Verde Dominicano Awards were handed out during the event and Death by a Thousand Cuts, co-directed and produced by Jake Kheel, was also screened. Funglode opened its doors this evening to host a film and environmental celebration with the Dominican Republic and its filmmakers as protagonists. During the evening, attended by Dr. Leonel Fernandez, president... Continue Reading >
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Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Joins the DREFF 2016 Wave
September 15, 2016 - Dozens of members of the technical and administrative team as well as special invited guests enjoyed an environmental film yesterday at the office of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources as part of the 6th edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF). The DREFF supports the mission promoted by the concept of... Continue Reading >
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Fernando Abruña, DREFF 2016 Guest Named “Distinguished Guest of Dominican Architects”
September 15, 2016 - Following a successful screening of the documentary La Casa Ausente at UNIBE as part of the 6th Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), the Board of Directors of the Society of Architects of the Dominican Republic named Puerto Rican architect, Fernando Abruña, “Distinguished Guest of Dominican Architects” in recognition of his successful career in international architecture. At... Continue Reading >
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Green Carpet Rolled Out to Inaugurate Sixth Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival 2016
September 13, 2016 - The Agora Mall hosted the opening ceremony of the DREFF, ushering in 6 full days of environmental films being shown in 11 cities around the country, with 45 films in 140 free screenings. More than 40 international guests are in town for the event, which also includes panels and community activities for everyone. Santo Domingo... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández to Be Keynote Speaker at ECLAC Event in Costa Rica
September 12, 2016 - Former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, traveled on Sunday to San José, Costa Rica, where he will participate as keynote speaker at the Second Session of the Conference on Science, Innovation and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). “Areas of Cooperation for... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Honored by the Central American Parliament for His Contribution to Regional Integration
September 12, 2016 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, former Dominican President and current President of Global Foundation of Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), was awarded the “Francisco de Morazán,” rank of the Gran Cruz by the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN for its Spanish acronym), the regional body’s highest distinction. The honor was paid to... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Welcomes Fall 2016 Program in Santo Domingo
September 9, 2016 - The 2016 InteRDom Fall Program officially began on September 6th, 2016 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and welcomed a diverse group of students. Scholars in the program come from American universities, but from diverse cultural backgrounds. The students attend the Naropa University, Colorado; The New School, New York; and from the University of Missouri-Kansas City,... Continue Reading >
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Celebrating Sustainable Fashion at DREFF 2016
September 9, 2016 - The sixth edition of the DREFF, taking place between September 13-18 in eleven cities around the Dominican Republic, has planned a large celebration to support and encourage sustainable fashion, which seeks to respect humans as well as the environment. At the inauguration, to be held September 13 at the Palacio del Cine-Agora Mall in Santo... Continue Reading >
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Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Dr. Rajendra Pachauri in the Dominican Republic as DREFF Guest of Honor
September 8, 2016 - The sixth edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is proud to welcome Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize recipient on behalf of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as this year’s guest of honor. Dr. Pachauri will receive the highest recognition of the Film Festival, the Colibrí Award, for his... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández to Present RD2044 in New York
September 7, 2016 - The ceremony will take place at Symphony Space on September 27 at 7pm. To attend, you must register at www.rd2044eventbrite.com. The RD2044 project, an initiative of the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), will be presented in New York on Tuesday, September 27, during a visit to the city by former Dominican Republic president and... Continue Reading >
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