Monthly Archives: May 2019
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“The 2010 Constitution: A Comprehensive Reform”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Santo Domingo, D.R. – In the clamor of current political debate, the idea is often slipped in that the constitutional reform of 2010 corresponds in intention or objectives with the others made to our foundational document during the past two decades. Nothing could be further from the truth. Of the four reforms carried out in […]
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“The Law on Parties: Confirmed Unconstitutional”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Santo Domingo, D.R. – In its statement number 14/19, dated May 8, 2019, the Constitutional Court announced the decision made in relation to the direct lawsuit of unconstitutionality brought against paragraph III of article 45 in Law 33-18 on Political Parties, Associations, and Movements. Article 45 of this law refers to the selection process for […]
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Experts Discussed High-Skill Emigration and Development in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC – High-Skill Emigration, also called “Brain Drain”, is among the most debated migration policy issues. While origin countries lose talent, many destination countries gain highly skilled human capital. Although many studies of this issue have focused on the relationship between labor markets and motivation to migrate, much less research has been done on […]
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GFFD joins UN Secretary-General’s Special Event on the SDGs
Germany – The GFDD, in its capacity as a think tank that works in support of the UN 2030 Development Agenda, has participated in the UN SDG Action Campaign, a three-day event in Bonn, Germany. During the opening of the conference at the United Nations offices in Bonn, several senior government officers and UN officials […]
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Dominican Artisans Present Their Works with Larimar, Amber and Precious Woods in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC – The Dominican Republic Embassy to the United States, in collaboration with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Manos Dominicanas, ProArtesanía RD, Cooperativa Nacional de Productos y Servicios Múltiples de Artesanos (COOPPNARTED) and the Federación Dominicana de Artesanos y Organismos Afines (FEDARTE), hosted an arts and crafts bazaar at the DR Embassy […]
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GFDD Hosts Meet & Greet with Dominican Artisans in Washington, D.C.
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted a meet and greet with a group of Dominican artisans visiting Washington, D.C. The group, which includes members of the Federación Dominicana de Artesanos, came to the U.S. capital to participate in the “Around the World Embassy Tour” (PassportDC) and an Arts & Crafts Bazaar also organized by GFDD […]
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At the International Book Fair, ReCrearte workshop participants discover the potential of creative recycling
Santo Domingo, D.R. – The GFDD program highlights ways to reduce environmental waste by giving new life to discarded materials to create pretty and useful products. GFDD took advantage of the International Book Fair of Santo Domingo—called the “great cultural event of the country”—to offer a workshop as part of its ReCrearte program. On the […]
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GFDD Brings Publications, Short Films, Talks and More to the 2019 International Book Fair of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, D.R. – Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) participated at the 2019 International Book Fair of Santo Domingo with a series of events and activities for all, including publication launches, screenings of short films, talks with authors, recycling workshops, photo exhibits and a live presentation of the DominicanaOnline.org Portal. The Book Fair, […]
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GFDD Joins the DR Embassy in Promoting Dominican Culture in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC. – As part of the 2019 Around the World Embassy Tour (AWET) celebrated in Washington, D.C. on May 4th, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) joined the Dominican Republic Embassy to the United States in promoting the Dominican culture and heritage. This annual event brings together thousands of Washingtonians and tourists that […]
