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GFDD’s Participation in Dominican Week Concludes with Collaborative Innovation Panel at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
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.”

GFDD and FUNGLODE President States that Social Inequality Remains a Challenge for Latin America
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.

GFDD celebrates Semana Dominicana at the United Nations with a Panel Discussion Focused on Evolving Investment Fund Landscape in DR Capital Markets
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.

DREFF Screens Eco-Films at III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in Cuba
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”.

Ambassador Ruiz Diaz of Paraguay to discuss the importance of poverty eradication within the post-2015 development agenda
At the end of May, the next edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables will host Ambassador Ruiz Diaz Bareiro, the Permanent Representative of Paraguay to the Organization of American States (OAS). Ambassador Ruiz Diaz, who has over 22 years’ experience as a career diplomat, will sit down with GFDD’s Executive Director, Ms. Natasha Despotovic, to provide some insight on the importance of poverty eradication within the post-2015 development agenda.

GFDD Announces Prize Winner of Passport DC Raffle
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 Foundations Promote Dominican Culture during International Event
GFDD and FUNGLODE’s participation in the Cultural Tourism Passport DC program, on May 3, 2014, in partnership with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic to the White House, attracted the keen interest of national and international guests.

GFDD Projects, Programs and Publications Presented at Santo Domingo’s XVII International Book Fair
The International Book Fair in Santo Domingo’s Plaza Cultura came to a successful close on May 5, 2014 after two weeks of bustling activity for visitors and book aficionados. Now in its 17th year, the Book Fair was dedicated to prolific writer, Santiago-born Domingo Moreno Jimenes, “creator of postumismo” in the Dominican Republic.

GFDD and FUNGLODE to Host Presentation on Innovation and Business Competitiveness during Semana Dominicana
On May 9, 2014 GFDD and FUNGLODE will partner with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the American Chamber of Commerce DR (AMCHAMDR), on a presentation and exchange titled “Collaborative Innovation and its Impact on Business” held in honor of Dominican Week (Semana Dominicana) in the United States.