April 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Monthly Archives: April 2008

GFDD and FUNGLODE Organize Workshops, Conferences and Book Presentations During 2008 International Book Fair
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) are offering various workshops, conferences and book presentations during the 2008 International Book Fair in Santo Domingo.

Period for 2008 GFDD/FUNGLODE Award Submissions Begins
The formal release of the 2007 GFDD/FUNGLODE award winning works in the areas of literature and journalism served as the backdrop for the start of the 2008 GFDD/FUNGLODE Awards submission period.

GFDD/ FUNGLODE Award Recipient Works Put into Circulation During 2008 International Book Fair
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and have published the literary works the 2007 GFDD/FUNGLODE Literary Award recipients.

Portal Dominicanaonline.org Launches a Special Section Dedicated to the 2008 Santo Domingo International Book Fair
Portal Dominicanaonline.org, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), has launched a special section dedicated exclusively to one of the most important cultural events of the Dominican Republic, the Santo Domingo International Book Fair, which will this year celebrate its eleventh edition.

Water Conference Postponed
Due to unexpected circumstances, the speech scheduled to be given by water expert, Dr. Teodosio Paulino, “Water: Blue Gold,” has been postponed until further notice. The event was scheduled to take place Thursday, April 17 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.

Conference About Water as a Scarce Resource and Luxury Item
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources have invited lawyer and researcher Teodosio Palomino to speak about the relevance of water scarcity and its use and distribution throughout the world.

Global Media Arts Institute Organizes Documentary Film Course
The Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD)and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will offer a course on documentary film, April 28 — May 2,2008 to be held at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.

GMAI Course Workshop From Conception to Execution Comes to a Close
Thirty-eight students were awarded certificates for their successful completion of the workshop: “From Conception to Execution.” The class was offered by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo’s Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), and took place April 7-11 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.

GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Support Inter-Regional Forum of Cities on Public Policy and Drug Treatment
GFDD and FUNGLODE aided in organizing the Inter-Regional Forum of Cities on Public Policy and Drug Treatment, financed by the European Union and coordinated by the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission. The event was celebrated April 2-5, 2008, at the Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo.

Workshop Adobe After Effects Draws to a Close
On April 4, 2008, sixteen GMAI students received certificates of completion for their participation in the workshop, “Adobe After Effects,” which began March 31 and was scheduled to come to a close April 4, but due to student requests, ended on April 5. The class was instructed by Editing and Postproduction Specialist, Jorge Mochón and took place at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.