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Congressman Adriano Espaillat Visits GFDD/Funglode/Florida to Collaborate in Strengthening Ties
October 10, 2022 - By: Corina Rosario Miami/Florida - Adriano Espaillat, Congressman for the 13th District of New York City, traveled to the city of Miami where he included in his itinerary a visit to the offices of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD/Funglode/Florida), a non-profit organization that is chaired in an honorary capacity by Dr. Leonel... Continue Reading >
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“The World Crisis and our National Budget”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
October 3, 2022 - When Dominican authorities began to prepare the macroeconomic context needed for the formulation of the 2023 National Budget Bill, it was recognized that the growth of the world economy will be lower than initially forecast, going from 4.4 percent to just 3.2 percent. Furthermore, according to the data, for most countries the estimates made in... Continue Reading >
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Latin America is Experiencing a Delicate Situation, Conclude Experts at the Closing of the Funglode/GFDD and International IDEA Forum
September 23, 2022 - The former president of the Dominican Republic and president of Funglode/GFDD, Leonel Fernández, and Daniel Zovatto, Latin America Director of International IDEA, presented the final conclusions of the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2022 NEW YORK. - The Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean, which brought together experts from the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and Funglode Organize with International IDEA the “Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2022”
September 20, 2022 - On Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23, experts will meet in New York to analyze the region´s current reality within a global context. The meeting is organized along with International IDEA, and the support of Fordham University. NEW YORK. - The former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, and current president of... Continue Reading >
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“The Central Bank and its Narrative Regarding Growth and Inflation”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
September 13, 2022 - In the construction of its narrative on the causes of inflation in the Dominican Republic, the Central Bank presents the same disinformation and manipulation techniques that it uses when referring to economic growth in the post-Covid-19 reactivation stage. For example, the Central Bank even stated, as I have maintained on other occasions, that during 2021... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Holds Successful 6th Dominican Film Showcase
September 10, 2022 - The former President of the Dominican Republic and President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, headed the inaugural ceremony of the film showcase. The event was held on Friday, September 9, in Miami. The head of the think-tank in Florida, José Záiter, co-hosted the event. MIAMI. With the participation of former Dominican Republic President, Dr. Leonel Fernández,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Florida Will Host Dominican Film Festival in September
September 1, 2022 - Florida, USA – The Florida office of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), a sister institution of the Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), will host during the month of September a Dominican film festival titled Dominican Film Showcase. The showcase will be featured in five Florida cities, announced Jose Zaiter, executive director... Continue Reading >
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“The Future of Money”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
August 8, 2022 - Money has not always existed as we know it today. It is the result of a long evolution that has taken place through time. It took thousands of years for humanity to adapt to the use of money as a way to carry out its transactions. Aside from paper and metal currencies, other diverse modalities... Continue Reading >
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“La Fuerza del Pueblo: A Growing Project”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
July 25, 2022 - As Roberto Carlos, the virtuoso Brazilian singer, says in his very popular song, La Fuerza del Pueblo (The People's Force) already has a million friends. These numbers clearly highlight their presence in the national political scene, in favor of democracy and prosperity. This political force has reached its success due to the constant effort of... Continue Reading >
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“Ambiguity of the Dominican Economy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
June 20, 2022 - During the process of reactivating the Dominican economy, specifically after the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, four sectors were characterized by their dynamism: remittances, tourism, the free-zone sector, and construction. The rebound experienced by these sectors was fundamentally due to the behavior of the U.S. economy. This shows that external factors have contributed, in an... Continue Reading >
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“Preparing for an Economic Hurricane”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
June 6, 2022 - At first it was forecast that the rains that were impacting the Gulf of Mexico could turn into Tropical Storm Alex, the first named that appears in the list of names corresponding to the new hurricane season that recently began in the Caribbean region. But it didn´t turn out like that. The storm lost strength,... Continue Reading >
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Funglode and GFDD bring together distinguished entrepreneurs from the D.R. and Florida during Forum that Analyzed Strategic Alliances
May 25, 2022 - The Global Forum on Business and Trade, held this Tuesday, May 24, at Central Christian University, in Orlando, Florida, brought together distinguished entrepreneurs and executives from the tourism and business sectors. Funglode and GFDD organized the event. Former President Leonel Fernández headed the Forum. ORLANDO, Florida. – During the Global Forum on Business and Trade,... Continue Reading >
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“The Economy Finds Itself Between a Statistical Rebound and Real Growth”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 9, 2022 - During the annual spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, held in Washington, D.C., the Governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, Héctor Valdez Albizu, delivered keynote remarks regarding the current standing of the Dominican economy. On the subject at hand, he argued that the economy “had recovered faster... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernandez will participate in the Webinar “The Summit of the Americas, as seen from Latin America”
May 9, 2022 - SANTO DOMINGO – On Tuesday, May 10, our president Leonel Fernández will participate in a webinar titled “The Summit of the Americas, as Seen from Latin America.” The event is organized by the FIU Green School, of the International University of Florida and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA International), jointly with... Continue Reading >
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Funglode and GFDD Celebrate in Miami their XVI Golf Tournament with Great Success
April 19, 2022 - MIAMI. - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and its sister institution in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), celebrated with tremendous success the XVI GFDD 2022 Golf Tournament. The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández - and current president of the GFDD and Funglode... Continue Reading >
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“Zero Interest Rate: An Ill-Advised Project”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
April 11, 2022 - After reading the bill sent by the Executive Office to the Chamber of Deputies, which would temporarily eliminate the payment of customs fees for 67 products that are considered basic in a family's food budget, I thought for a moment that the proposal was a mistake or confused reading. The confusion stemmed from the fact... Continue Reading >
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Global Forum Casa de Campo Concludes with a Call for Concrete Solutions to the Problems Faced by Latin America to be Proposed at the IX Summit of the Americas
March 29, 2022 - The former president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández, presented the conclusions of the "Global Forum @ Casa de Campo: Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives,” on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in conjunction with prominent political analysts Daniel Zovatto and Eduardo Gamarra. Casa de Campo, La Romana -... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández hopes that the IX Summit of the Americas will open a new chapter in the relationship between the U.S. and Latin America
March 29, 2022 - At the opening of the Global Forum @ Casa de Campo, "Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives,” the former President of the Dominican Republic and current President of Funglode, shared the stage with the Dominican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez and Robert Menéndez, Chairman of the Committee... Continue Reading >
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Funglode Announces the “Global Forum @ Casa de Campo: Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives”
March 28, 2022 - On Tuesday, March 29, three panels and an introduction to the central theme will be held at the Marina Riverside Center in Casa de Campo. The Forum will bring together leading experts who will analyze the challenges facing the continent. The LIVE transmission of the event will allow those interested in following the presentations through... Continue Reading >
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“The Crisis in Ukraine: An Uncertain End”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
March 21, 2022 - Almost a month after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, no one knows when or how this conflict will end. Various efforts have been made - both before and after the outbreak of the war - to reach a peaceful and diplomatic solution. But, so far, none have been successful. On three occasions US President Joe... Continue Reading >
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