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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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“Putin’s War”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
March 7, 2022 - Why has President Vladimir Putin of Russia ordered a military intervention on the territory of Ukraine? What are his strategic goals? What does this decision mean for Russia´s relationship with the Western world: that is with the United States and the European Union? Despite the fact that this recent military occupation of Ukraine is only... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Says Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine Has Provoked a Gloomy Panorama for the World
March 3, 2022 - The opening and welcoming remarks of the VI Santo Domingo International Forum were delivered by Daniel Zovatto, Regional Director of International IDEA for Latin America and the Caribbean, who is also the Forum´s academic coordinator. Also, Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA. Former President Leonel Fernández referred to Latin America´s regional context in... Continue Reading >
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“Economic Growth, Statistical Carryforward and Manipulation”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
February 14, 2022 - In its report on the preliminary results of the Dominican economy during 2021, the Central Bank indicated that the country´s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached a remarkable interannual growth of 12.3% during January-December of the previous year. Indeed, when comparing the economic growth of 2021 with that of the growth reached in 2020, which... Continue Reading >
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“Latin America: A Return to the Progressive Movement”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
January 17, 2022 - The recent electoral triumphs of Luis Arce in Bolivia, Pedro Castillo in Peru, Gabriel Boric in Chile and Xiomara Castro in Honduras, raise the question of whether Latin America is returning to the democratic or progressive left. This idea becomes more relevant if one takes into consideration that prior to these electoral victories, the restructuring... Continue Reading >
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“Ómicron, Russia and China: Year-End Trilogy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
December 13, 2021 - As we find ourselves in the final days of 2021, considered by many as the year of recovery, three new elements have emerged that have created greater uncertainty in an unpredictable world that is in constant transformation. One of these is Ómicron, the new variant of the Covid-19 virus, as well as the recent tensions... Continue Reading >
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“An Alarming Inflation Period”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
November 24, 2021 - In the midst of the pandemic, in 2020, one of the principal concerns faced by economists was the growth of inflation. The prices of raw materials, or commodities, had dropped drastically. However, something unheard of occurred with the price of oil. The price of a barrel of oil had dropped below US$34, which literally meant... Continue Reading >
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