July 2017 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Monthly Archives: July 2017

GFDD Facilitates Exchange at DFFNY 2017
During the “Film Production with a Caribbean Identity: a Master Class” workshop, Dominican producer Elsa Turull sat down with Eusebio to discuss her experiences since her entry into the Dominican film industry at Larimar Films SRL in 2010. Her entry coinciding with the passing of Law 108-10, which provided incentives for the promotion of local film activity, Turull has been behind the production of award-winning films and local box office hits. During the discussion, Turull
underlined that Larimar Films has managed to produce seven films in the past six years.

GFDD/Funglode President Strengthens Bonds with American Thought Leaders
Likewise, Dr. Fernández held a meeting with Becky Marshall, Chief of Staff at the World Resources Institute (WRI), to talk about the development of joint programs for the promotion of sustainable development and fighting against the adverse effects of climate change. During the encounter, the WRI committed to collaborate with Funglode as a partner on its “República Dominicana 2044” project. Its role will be to make sure that the proposals of the initiative are eco-friendly and
sustainable.

GFDD and OAS Renew Agreement to Strengthen Democracy in the Americas
“More than a decade after signing this agreement, renewing it today means that our commitment to those values and principles that will make the entire region of Latin America and the Western Hemisphere a region where there can be peaceful coexistence and democratic relationship between our peoples is even greater,” added Fernández. Meanwhile, OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro said that the objective of the agreement is “to advance the path of bringing the OAS closer to civil society
organizations that contribute to the strengthening of the region””s democracies.”

“Donald Trump After Six Months”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States came as a great surprise; not one of the most prestigious polling firms predicted his victory. However, in spite of all of the opposing predictions and adverse circumstances, he managed to achieve electoral victory.

Ambassador Marco Albuja
Ecuador’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS)

DREFF and Siempre Más Foundation Promote Environmental Protection
Siempre Más Foundation works with the El Higüero summer camp to offer classes and instruction on the environment and environmental protection. The DREFF joined these efforts to promote love for natural resources and spur members of Dominican youth to strive for their dreams.

GFDD and Funglode Attend the 2017 Edition of the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and Supports the Delivery of the NGO Major Group Position Paper
Over the course of two weeks, the HLPF reflected on experiences and lessons learned during the last year of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation, and resulted in a ministerial declaration endorsed by more than 70 ministers from around the world aimed at accelerating the pace of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to lift millions out of poverty.

“Political Party Funding”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Although in some countries of Latin America, such as Uruguay and Costa Rica, mechanisms of regulation had been in place for the use of economic resources in the political arena since the first half of the 20th century, it has been in actuality only since the end of the 1970s that the tendency towards financial regulation of political parties was developed during the regional transition to democratic political systems.

Dr. Leonel Fernández Signs Collaboration Agreement with CEPC
Concerning activities, GFDD/Funglode and CEPC, in accordance with their organizational standards and capabilities, will develop joint initiatives leading to better utilization of human and material resources in the fields of teaching, publications, as well as new revelations and research in Political Science, Constitutional Law, and other disciplines.

GFDD Participates in the 6th Annual Dominican Film Festival in New York
GFDD is proud to partner with the Dominican Film Festival in New York to support and raise awareness of Dominican films in the United States. Featuring 67 films and their creators, the event has a comprehensive program including workshops, seminars, Q&A sessions, and family activities. With such a variety of activities, the 6th annual Dominican Film Festival clearly offers something for everyone. Also, featuring an impressive array of presenters, the Festival looks to pique the
interests of those looking to learn about or involve themselves in the area of filmmaking.