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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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GFDD and FUNGLOD Hold Two-Day Seminar on Energy and the Environment
Local and international experts gathered at FUNGLODE/GFDD’s headquarters to discuss “Energy Policies and the Environment: International Experiences and Recommendations for the Dominican Republic.”
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Symposium on Inter-American Relations in an Era of Unilateralism
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program at the University of South Florida gathered a group of experts and academics in a Symposium on Inter-American Relations in an Era of Unilateralism.
