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GFDD and FUNGLODE Offer Workshop on Journalism and Democratic Processes
The objective of this course was to gather journalists from different media in order to stimulate and promote the dialogue and exchange around their own experiences, strategies and tools to improve their coverage on political issues, particularly on electoral processes.
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President Leonel Fernandez Announces Creation of Consultative Board in New York
Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic and honorary President of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, announced the creation of a Consultative Board in New York whose mission is the implementation of the recommended actions included in the book “Strategic Alliance between the Dominican Republic and New York City “.
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Conference on Trade Agreements and Regional Cooperation
During the Second Lecture of the Americas, IDB President, Enrique Iglesias explained that trade agreements are vital to promote full cooperation in the Americas.
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Jimmy Carter Speaks on the Promise and Peril of Democracy
The former US President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Jimmy Carter inaugurated the Lecture Series with his keynote address, “Promise and Peril of Democracy.” In his presentation, Mr. Carter urged the OAS to further democracy in the Western Hemisphere.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote OAS Lecture Series of the Americas
The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development signed a memorandum of understanding with the OAS office in Santo Domingo to support and promote the OAS’ Lecture Series of the Americas.
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Tourism is Critical to the Advancement of Developing Countries
Donald E. Hawkins, Professor of Tourism Policy for the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management at George Washington University, advocated the use of tourism as an integral part of a national development strategy aimed at eradicating economic inequity.
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Dr. Austin Bowden-Kirby Introduces New Coral Reef Recuperation Program
Dr. Austin Bowden-Kirby, marine scientist and world specialist in coral reefs, presented his experience gathered in several regions of the globe in his address, “Coral Reef Ecosystems and their Importance to the Environment and the Sustainable Development of Countries” at FUNGLODE’s Conference Hall in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign Agreement with Counterpart International
Ms. Natasha Despotovic, Executive Director of GFDD, signed a memorandum of understanding with Mr. Lelei Lelaulu, President of Counterpart International. The memorandum confirms GFDD/FUNGLODE and Counterpart International’s commitment to develop projects concerning environmental protection, tourism, and community development.
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President Fernández Promotes Strengthening Ties Between the Dominican Republic and New York
President Leonel Fernández presented GFDD/FUNGLODE’s report: “Building New Strategic Alliances for the Development: Dominican Republic-New York.”
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Attend World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development
Representatives of numerous governments, NGOs, academia and the private sector gathered in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil to exchange experiences and discuss their proposals on how to ensure that growth in the tourism industry contributes to the creation of conditions for peace and sustainable development across the globe.
