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Meeting of the Multilateral Education Initiative for Human Development (IMEDH)
Representatives of the different member organizations of IMEDH met in Washington, DC, for three days of discussions and meetings with the purpose of a) reviewing the report for 2010; b) plan for 2011 and c) incorporate new partners to the Initiative.

An Even Grander Finale than Ever: Newly Honored Liza Minnelli brings down the Curtain on Fourth DR Global Film Festival
The Fourth Dominican Republic Global Film Festival ended Monday 22 on a high note with fundraising concert by star of stage and screen Liza Minnelli. President Leonel Fernandez that afternoon had just added “Officer of the Heraldic Order of Christopher Columbus” (Orden Heráldica de Cristóbal Colón en el Grado de Oficial) to her three Tony Awards, an Oscar, an Emmy, two Golden Globes and a Grammy Legend Award.

Jury Chooses First, Second and Third Place Winners in the Second Annual Short Films Competition
The jury of the Short Films Competition, comprised of experienced film professionals from the Dominican Republic and abroad, has chosen the winners of the II Short Films Competition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival. Out of the eleven finalists, the jury has awarded three short films for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Panel on Science and Development in the Dominican Republic at CUNY Sparks Interest
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) in collaboration with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and The Grove School of Engineering co-sponsored the panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic,” on November 6, 2010.

GFDD Attends UNU Panel on University Rankings
On October 20, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the event “Ranking is not Enough: Measuring University Performance,” organized by the United Nations University.

University Professors and Administrators Experience InteRDom for 4 Days in PRO Initiative
Eight representatives from United States colleges, universities and educational foundations traveled to the Dominican Republic from October 20-24, 2010 to participate in InteRDom’s first annual InteRDom PRO: Professional Externship for Professors and Administrators.

GFDD Will Co-Sponsor Panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic” at The City College of New York
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will co-sponsor the panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic,” in collaboration with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and The Grove School of Engineering on Saturday, November 6, 2010.

FUNGLODE/GFDD Announce the 4th Edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival
The 4th edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival is gearing up to once again delight the Dominican public with world class films, 48 in all, including three Dominican productions. The fun will begin on November 16 to November 21st, as announced by the Festival’s directors.

Dominican Republic Global Film Festival introduces New Features
Excitement is mounting for the 4th edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), which this year takes place November 16 through 21. The Festival, which has taken place annually in various cities around the Dominican Republic since 2006, is a week-long showcase of the best new feature films, shorts and documentaries from around the world.

Jury Begins Evaluating 50 Entries for Second Annual Short Film Competition
The jury for the II Short Film Competition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival began its selection of the 11 finalists among whom they will choose three winners. The final verdict will be announced at the closure of this year’s Festival on Sunday November 21st.