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Director of the Global Environment Facility Discusses how the Organization acts as a Trigger for Further Financing of the Green Economy
June 1, 2015 - On June 1, the GFDD Global Roundtables welcomed Dr. Gustavo Fonseca, Director of Programs at the Global Environment Facility (GEF), for a session looking at the importance of public sector climate finance and the role of civil society in reducing emissions and helping communities to adapt. GFDD Executive Director Natasha Despotovic opened the session by... Continue Reading >
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Dominicans Get Together to Enjoy a Magical Night with Pavel Nuñez in New York
May 29, 2015 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) has once again brought together the Dominican community in New York City, this time to present the famous Dominican singer, musician, and songwriter Pavel Nunez. The popular event was held at the Symphony Space Theater in Manhattan this past Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. The event... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Presents Lecture on Political Science at Catholic University of Santo Domingo
May 28, 2015 - Fernández said political know-how in the Dominican Republic, up to now, was gained by engaging in related activities but that this situation is changing with the emergence of academic programs focusing on political science. Former President of the Republic and current president of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), Dr. Leonel Fernández, welcomed the fact... Continue Reading >
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Multi-stakeholder respondents call for NGOs to be Involved in the Planning, Implementation and Review Stages of the Post 2015 Development Agenda
May 27, 2015 - GFDD/Funglode attended the Informal Interactive Hearings with Representatives of Non-governmental Organizations, Civil Society, Major Groups and the Private Sector on the Post-2015 Development Agenda from Tuesday May 26 to Wednesday May 27. The two day event was organized by H.E. Mr. Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly in conjunction with the co-facilitators for... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Work Together to Promote Social-Economic Development
May 27, 2015 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of promoting sustainable social-economic development and environmental awareness in the Dominican Republic. Natasha Despotovic, Executive Director of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and Bautista Rojas Gómez,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Showcases its ReCrearte Program at the UN as a Model for Sustainability and the Empowerment of Local Communities
May 22, 2015 - GFDD & Funglode partnered with the NGO Committees on Financing for Development and Social Development to hold a panel discussion entitled Do we have the Courage to Put People and Planet First? The Challenges of Financing for Development during the Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Post-20I5 Development Agenda on Friday May 22. The lunchtime event, which... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Get-Togethers Presents “Pavel Núñez: Telling Great Stories Through Music” in New York
May 21, 2015 - The famous singer and songwriter Pavel Núñez, a young Dominican who conquers audiences with love stories and great music, will be participating in the 4th Dominican Get-Together of this year, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. in New York City. In this talk, entitled... Continue Reading >
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Friends of Funglode Chapters Form to Broaden Horizons of Organization
May 18, 2015 - Representatives from 15 provinces around the country visited Funglode’s headquarters in Santo Domingo for the first meeting of Friends of Funglode Chapters, where Funglode president, Leonel Fernández, and other board members hosted the visitors. The initiative, Friends of Funglode Chapters, made headway in the consolidation of its project that aims to support all levels of... Continue Reading >
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Fernando Villalona Reflects on his Personal Life, Career and Bond with Dominican Culture
May 15, 2015 - For its third Dominican Get-Together (DGT) of 2015, GFDD/Funglode welcomed Fernando Villalona, el Mayimbe, one of the most important musicians of the Dominican Republic, at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York on Thursday, May 14. Villalona sat down with Maria Victoria Abreu Malla, GFDD’s International Affairs and Socio-Economic Development Program Manager, to... Continue Reading >
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Suzan Beraza and David Byars Share Their Secrets for Creating Impact Documentaries
May 15, 2015 - Seeking to encourage young Dominican filmmakers, the Globo Verde Dominicano Award and the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) presented the workshop "Creating and developing concepts for short film documentaries." The presentation took place yesterday in Santo Domingo at Funglode’s headquarters. During a lively class led by documentary filmmakers Suzan Beraza and David Byars, 60+... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Signs Cooperation Agreement with Inter-American Defense Board
May 15, 2015 - The agreement aims to encourage an exchange of information, publications, books, documents, research papers, and experiences between the two organizations. GFDD/Funglode signed a cooperation agreement with the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), the oldest regional military defense organization in world. The agreement was signed by former Dominican President and current Funglode President, Leonel Fernandez, and Vice... Continue Reading >
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GFDD on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability: “Natural environments and communities are essential elements for businesses interested in creating successful sustainable strategies”
May 14, 2015 - GFDD, the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic, and the National Supermarket Association organized a meeting in New York as part of Dominican Week 2015 to discuss Corporate Social Responsibility and commerce between the Dominican Republic and New York, with a focus on sustainable development. Promoting sustainable development as well as encouraging exchange... Continue Reading >
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Creating and Developing Concepts for Short Documentaries
May 13, 2015 - The Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) and its Globo Verde Dominicano Award are organizing a free workshop for young filmmakers as well as a chance for 10 participants to receive personalized professional advice. The goal of the workshop, “Creating and Developing Concepts for Short Documentaries” for young filmmakers and potential competitors of the fourth edition... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode to Discuss the Importance of Putting People and Planet First at UN Panel Discussion
May 13, 2015 - GFDD & Funglode in partnership with the NGO Committees on Financing for Development and Social Development will hold a panel discussion entitled Do we have the Courage to Put People and Planet First? The Challenges of Financing for Development during the Intergovernmental Negotiations on the Post-20I5 Development Agenda. Invited speakers include H.E. Ambassador David Donoghue,... Continue Reading >
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Building Networks and Promoting Alliances between Young Dominican Professionals in the United States and Dominican Businesses
May 13, 2015 - GFDD and the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic organized a meeting between the delegation of Dominican Week 2015 and Dominican professionals working in the United States Dozens of young Dominican professionals living in the United States, Dominican businesspeople, and representatives from governmental, private, and non-governmental sectors gathered yesterday at the event, organized... Continue Reading >
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“Bosch, Aristide, and the United States”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 11, 2015 - Surprisingly—and without anyone apparently having noticed before—striking similarities exist between the political careers of Juan Bosch and Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Bosch, for example, was chosen in December 1962 as the first democratically elected Dominican president, with more than 60 percent of the vote, following the 30-year dictatorship of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. He took office in February... Continue Reading >
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Upcoming Environmental Film Screenings at UNIBE University
May 8, 2015 - Public screenings of Lago Enriquillo… Prelude to Climate Change; Last Call; Planet Ocean; and the GFDD production Garbage or Resource: A Dominican Republic Experience will take place at UNIBE University during the first week of June. The screenings are part of the year-round Environmental Film Screenings Program, and take place during the 2015 Semana del Ambiente of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD supports CoNGO President’s Statement: NGOs with the UN “Building a Better Future for Human Kind”
May 7, 2015 - The Conference of NGOs in consultative relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) partnered on May 7th to hold a commemorative panel discussion celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations before a packed auditorium in the General Assembly Building. The participants included Ambassador Martin Sajdik of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode and SBS Agreement Finalized, New Films to be Made in the DR
May 6, 2015 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, the president of GFDD/Funglode and former President of the Dominican Republic, oversaw an inter-agency partnership with the Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) to produce and market a series of films through the Dominican film industry. Dr. Fernández met with Cuban-American businessman, Raúl Alarcón, president of the SBS group, at the company headquarters. They... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Stand Sees over 6,500 Visitors During Passport D.C. 2015
May 3, 2015 - Over 6,500 people enjoyed a day full of Dominican flavor on Saturday at Passport DC, an annual event in Washington D.C. in which foreign embassies open their doors to the public. Visitors at the Dominican Embassy on 22nd Street not only danced merengue and bachata and snacked on Dominican tapas, they also learned about GFDD/Funglode’s... Continue Reading >
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