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GFDD and FUNGLODE Participate in International Forum on Forests
February 7, 2011 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) attended the Ninth Session of the International Forum on Forests (UNFF9), celebrated January 24-February 4 at UN headquarters in New York City. As firm advocates for sustainable environmental protection and management, GFDD and FUNGLODE strongly support UNFF’s mandate to develop and... Continue Reading >
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H.E. Alexandru Cujba, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations joined GFDD at their offices for the first “Global Roundtable”
February 1, 2011 - H.E. Alexandru Cujba, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations and former Vice President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council joined Global Foundation for Democracy and Development at their offices on Tuesday for the first “Global Roundtable,” the beginning of a series arranged by GFDD arranged to highlight development... Continue Reading >
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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Launches New Monthly Series, “The Global Roundtable,” in Partnership with South-South News
January 31, 2011 - On Tuesday, January 31st, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will launch its new monthly series, “The Global Roundtable,” in partnership with South-South News. The objective of the program is to promote dialogue on issues of international concern. Each broadcast will feature a discussion with a prominent international figure. The first of the series... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Attend the Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association, the Largest Gathering for Professional Historians in the United States
January 20, 2011 - Representatives from Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in Santo Domingo Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) attended the 124th Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association that took place in Boston, Massachusetts , January 6-9, 2011. The Association is the leading historical organizations for historians working in the... Continue Reading >
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Samana hosts the acclaimed exhibition of aerial photographs: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic
January 19, 2011 - On January 28, 2011, the successful exhibition of aerial photographs New Perspectives: Dominican Republic will open at the Malecón, Bahía de Samaná. The exhibit is a traveling photo display of Dominican landscapes and iconic tourist attractions by acclaimed Franco-Dominican photographer Anne Casale. This exhibition has already been shown with great success on several occasions both... Continue Reading >
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Meeting of the Multilateral Education Initiative for Human Development (IMEDH)
December 6, 2010 - Representatives of the different member organizations of IMEDH met in Washington, DC, for three days of discussions and meetings with the purpose of a) reviewing the report for 2010; b) plan for 2011 and c) incorporate new partners to the Initiative. Discussions with the Education Department of the Inter-American Development Bank ended successfully and IMEDH’s... Continue Reading >
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An Even Grander Finale than Ever: Newly Honored Liza Minnelli brings down the Curtain on Fourth DR Global Film Festival
November 29, 2010 - The Fourth Dominican Republic Global Film Festival ended Monday 22 on a high note with fundraising concert by star of stage and screen Liza Minnelli. President Leonel Fernandez that afternoon had just added “Officer of the Heraldic Order of Christopher Columbus” (Orden Heráldica de Cristóbal Colón en el Grado de Oficial) to her three Tony... Continue Reading >
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Jury Chooses First, Second and Third Place Winners in the Second Annual Short Films Competition
November 29, 2010 - The jury of the Short Films Competition, comprised of experienced film professionals from the Dominican Republic and abroad, has chosen the winners of the II Short Films Competition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival. Out of the eleven finalists, the jury has awarded three short films for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. And the... Continue Reading >
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Panel on Science and Development in the Dominican Republic at CUNY Sparks Interest
November 8, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) in collaboration with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and The Grove School of Engineering co-sponsored the panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic,” on November 6, 2010. The panel featured presentations by 2009 InteRDom Fellow and Harvard Kennedy School Graduate, Carl Allen;... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends UNU Panel on University Rankings
October 27, 2010 - On October 20, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the event “Ranking is not Enough: Measuring University Performance,” organized by the United Nations University. The objective of the forum was to present a new ranking system by which to gage university performance. The panel featured Professor Peter Haddawy, Director of the United Nations... Continue Reading >
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University Professors and Administrators Experience InteRDom for 4 Days in PRO Initiative
October 26, 2010 - Eight representatives from United States colleges, universities and educational foundations traveled to the Dominican Republic from October 20-24, 2010 to participate in InteRDom’s first annual InteRDom PRO: Professional Externship for Professors and Administrators. During the four-day conference, the representatives took part in a number of activities designed to introduce them to the city of Santo... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Co-Sponsor Panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic” at The City College of New York
October 25, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will co-sponsor the panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic,” in collaboration with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and The Grove School of Engineering on Saturday, November 6, 2010. The program will feature a presentation by former InteRDom Fellow, Carl Allen, Harvard... Continue Reading >
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FUNGLODE/GFDD Announce the 4th Edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival
October 25, 2010 - The 4th edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival is gearing up to once again delight the Dominican public with world class films, 48 in all, including three Dominican productions. The fun will begin on November 16 to November 21st, as announced by the Festival’s directors. In the name of the Organizing Committee, Omar... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Republic Global Film Festival introduces New Features
October 21, 2010 - Excitement is mounting for the 4th edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), which this year takes place November 16 through 21. The Festival, which has taken place annually in various cities around the Dominican Republic since 2006, is a week-long showcase of the best new feature films, shorts and documentaries from around... Continue Reading >
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Jury Begins Evaluating 50 Entries for Second Annual Short Film Competition
October 19, 2010 - With the massive participation of young filmmakers, the II Dominican Short Film Competition is now in the selection stage in which 11 films, out of the 50 entries, will be chosen in this first round of the contest. The jury, comprised of experienced film professionals from the Dominican Republic and abroad, is beginning its task... Continue Reading >
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Youth Delegates from the Dominican Republic host Side-Event on Youth Activism at their Permanent Mission to the United Nations
October 13, 2010 - The event counted with the participation of Youth Delegates from over 20 countries, with the purpose of engaging in intercultural dialogue and discussing youth activism from viewpoints around the world. (October 13th, 2010, New York, New York) The Dominican Republic’s Youth Delegates to the United Nations General Assembly, Ms. Cristina Zapata and Ms. Pamela Martinez,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD is Present at Latin American Studies Association Conference in Toronto, Canada
October 12, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the Annual Conference of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) in Toronto, Canada, which took place October 6-9. LASA is the largest association of professionals involved in the study of Latin America. The Association boasts a membership of specialists from diverse disciplines, from around the world, representing... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s Honorary President Dr. Leonel Fernández Visits the Foundation’s New York Location
September 28, 2010 - On Sunday, September 27, 2010, President Leonel Fernández, Honorary President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), and First Lady Dr. Margarita Cedeño de Fernández, made an official visit to GFDD’s New York Office, where they were greeted by GFDD Staff Members. Dr. Leonel Fernández’s visit, which... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s 1st Golf Tournament Surpasses Fundraising Expectations; Dominicans around the World to Benefit
September 22, 2010 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, Honorary President of GFDD, awards the wining team with the 2010 GFDD Cup Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), a foundation that promotes the educational and professional development of future generations of Dominicans throughout the world, and the social, economic and democratic development of the country, united a strong group of... Continue Reading >
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Traveling Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic opens at UN headquarters in NYC
September 22, 2010 - On September 20, 2010 the United Nations North Lawn building played host to the inaugural reception of the traveling Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, an initiative by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD)/Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE). Distinguished guests at the opening included Ambassador Federico Cuello of the Dominican Mission... Continue Reading >
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