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Dominican Film Showcase Continues to Inspire with Docu-Drama “The Mountain”
May 22, 2014 - Nothing is impossible or out of reach if you work hard enough according to the documentary "The Mountain". That was the strong message at the Dominican Film Showcase (DFS) program on its second night showing on Thursday, May 22 at Symphony Space in Upper Manhattan. The screening of the inspirational film was made possible by... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE’s 3-Day Dominican Film Showcase Program Launched in Upper Manhattan
May 21, 2014 - The Dominican Film Showcase program, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, launched on Wednesday, May 21 in New York’s Upper West Side with a screening of action drama film "Biodegradable", superbly directed by Dominican filmmaker Juan Basanta. The screening is the first of a series of film events to take place in collaboration with Symphony... Continue Reading >
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Eco-Visitas Program Encourages Environmental Education and Recreation for Students
May 21, 2014 - Hundreds of public school students enjoyed a lively participation in the 46th edition of the Eco-Visitas Program for Environmental Education and Recreation, which is promoted by the Dominican Ministry of Environment’s Department of Education and Environmental Training. The event, which was organized in partnership with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister... Continue Reading >
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Bilateral Business Council to be Launched between the Dominican Republic and India
May 21, 2014 - Former president of the Dominican Republic and President of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Foundation, Leonel Fernández convened a meeting at GFDD’s New York office with representatives of some 14 Indian companies, based in the United States, to create a Bilateral Business Council underpinning firm corporate business exchanges between the Dominican Republic and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD President Fernández to Moderate High Level UN Panel Examining ‘North-South, South-South, Triangular Cooperation’, and ICTs
May 20, 2014 - The former Head of State and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Leonel Fernández will moderate a High Level panel discussion at United Nations Headquarters in New York entitled, "Contributions of North-South, South-South, Triangular Cooperation, and Information and Communication Technologies for the Implementation of the Post-2015... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Publication “El Metro” Now Available in Digital Audio Format
May 19, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is pleased to announce that the publication from its Research and Ideas series, "El Metro and the Impacts of Transportation System Integration in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic” is now available as an audio book on Amazon, Audible and iTunes websites. Now, for the first time, a new audience... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Ministry of Environment’s Eco-visitas Program to be Hosted by GFDD and FUNGLODE
May 16, 2014 - Some two hundred and forty students will be participating in the 46th edition of the Eco-visitas program for Environmental Education and Recreation, which is promoted by the Dominican Ministry of Environment’s Department of Education and Environmental Training. The event, which is organized in coordination with GFDD/FUNGLODE, will take place on May 21, 2014, from 9:00am-... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Dominican Film Showcase to Screen in New York’s Upper West Side
May 16, 2014 - GFDD and FUNGLODE will host a three day Dominican Film Showcase Program (DFS), May 21-23 2014 in partnership with Symphony Space, a performing arts center on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York. The opening night film on May 21 will showcase an action drama entitled "Biodegradable", followed the next day, May 22, by... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Collaborate on Third Annual Dominican Film Festival in NY
May 14, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will appear as a partner and supporter for the ever-popular Dominican Film Festival in New York (DFFNY) that will be held from June 18-22, 2014 at the Alumni Auditorium, Columbia University Medical Center, New York City. Launched in 2011 by Cine Art Entertainment Productions, the Dominican Film Festival... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends Seminar on Effective Engagement at the UN, organized by United Nations Association of the United States of America
May 13, 2014 - On Tuesday May 6, 2014, GFDD attended an engaging seminar at the offices of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA USA) entitled “The UN and you: Guiding Effective Engagement”. The meeting helped to provide Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with an overview of the role of UNA USA and how it... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Participate in Annual International Development Conference
May 12, 2014 - On May 20, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’ (GFDD) Senior Management will join more than 600 development professionals representing the private sector, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government agencies, multilateral institutions, and universities to actively engage together at the Society for International Development (SID) -Washington 2014 Annual Conference. The Conference entitled "Delivering Results in a... Continue Reading >
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GFDD awarded status of UNEP accredited civil society organization
May 12, 2014 - On Monday May 12, 2014, GFDD received official confirmation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that it is now an officially accredited member of UNEP’s Governing bodies, such as the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) of UNEP and its subsidiary bodies. Accreditation is the main entry point for Major Groups and Stakeholders, such as... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Announce New Initiatives with Chicago Universities
May 12, 2014 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, in his capacity as President of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and its international arm in the United States, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), signed two agreements for inter-agency collaboration promoting technological development with De Paul University, and the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), in the U.S.. With these... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Achievements in Communication Technologies Underscored by Former President Fernández
May 12, 2014 - The former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the DR, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Leonel Fernández, highlighted the great progress achieved by his country in the field of technological development during an extensive trip to Miami and Chicago in... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Agreement Allows Dominican Students Access to US Educational Programs
May 10, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development President Leonel Fernández, who is also former President of the DR, has negotiated an inter-agency agreement for the Caribbean nation to be granted access to US-based educational programs. The proposal was received from Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Education of Miami-Dade County,in the framework of the eMerge Americas event, held... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s Participation in Dominican Week Concludes with Collaborative Innovation Panel at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
May 9, 2014 - GFDD and FUNGLODE joined the American Chamber of Commerce DR (AMCHAMDR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) on Friday, May 9, 2014 to conclude Dominican Week 2014 (Semana Dominicana) in the United States with an event entitled “Collaborative Innovation and Its Impact on Business.” The event signaled a continuation of the relationship between... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Screens Eco-Films at III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in Cuba
May 8, 2014 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) participated with the III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in the province of Holguín, Cuba May 3-9, 2014 under the title; "Human Species'''' Impact on the Environment". The event, which was held in one of Cuba''''s most populous provinces, was originally orchestrated as an international competition... Continue Reading >
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GFDD celebrates Semana Dominicana at the United Nations with a Panel Discussion Focused on Evolving Investment Fund Landscape in DR Capital Markets
May 8, 2014 - On Thursday, May 8, 2014, GFDD and FUNGLODE once again teamed up with the Dominican Mission to the UN, the American Chamber of Commerce DR (AMCHAMDR), and Dominicans on Walls Street (DOWS) to celebrate Dominican Week 2014 (Semana Dominicana) at the United Nations. The focus of the event, which was held inside the United Nations... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE President States that Social Inequality Remains a Challenge for Latin America
May 8, 2014 - The solution to the problem of inequality in the distribution of wealth remains the main challenge for Latin America, the former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, stated on Thursday. The former Dominican ruler, who is also President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE),... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Announces Prize Winner of Passport DC Raffle
May 6, 2014 - GFDD extends its congratulations to the five lucky winners of its Raffle at the Cultural Tourism’s Passport DC’s Raffle held at the Dominican Republic Embassy to the White House in Washington, D.C, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The annual international cultural program saw over 50 embassies in the DC area opening doors to the general public for... Continue Reading >
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