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GFDD and FUNGLODE Offer Workshop on Journalism and Democratic Processes
February 21, 2005 - Within the framework agreement signed between FNPI and FUNGLODE, the course "Journalism and the Democratic Process" was dictated in the foundation's headquarters in Santo Domingo from February 21st to 25th, 2005. The objective of this course was to gather journalists from different media in order to stimulate and promote the dialogue and exchange around their... Continue Reading >
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President Leonel Fernandez Announces Creation of Consultative Board in New York
February 17, 2005 - 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 ". The President... Continue Reading >
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Conference on Trade Agreements and Regional Cooperation
February 9, 2005 - During the Second Lecture of the Americas, IDB President, Enrique Iglesias explained that trade agreements are vital to promote full cooperation in the Americas Trade agreements are a very important vehicle for full cooperation in the Americas, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Enrique Iglesias asserted, as he headlined the second monthly event in the Lecture... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote OAS Lecture Series of the Americas
January 25, 2005 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarollo (FUNGLODE) signed a memorandum of understanding with the OAS office in Santo Domingo to support and promote the OAS's Lecture Series of the Americas. The Lecture Series is a newly-created monthly hemispheric conference which stems from a Summit of the Americas mandate. The... Continue Reading >
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Jimmy Carter Speaks on the Promise and Peril of Democracy
January 25, 2005 - The former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mr. Jimmy Carter inaugurated the Lecture Series with the conference "Promise and Peril of Democracy". In his presentation, Mr. Carter urged the OAS to do more to achieve its goals of defending democracy in the Western Hemisphere . The Nobel Laureate also said that the recent... Continue Reading >
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Tourism is Critical to the Advancement of Developing Countries
January 12, 2005 - On January 12, Dr. Donald E. Hawkins, professor of Tourism Policy, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management at George Washington University, believes that tourism represents an invaluable tool as he manifested during his address, "Tourism as a Sustainable Development Strategy: A Challenge for the Dominican Republic" at FUNGLODE. Tourism generates 2.4 million jobs in the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign Agreement with Counterpart International
January 11, 2005 - FUNGLODE/GFDD, represented by Natasha Despotovich, Executive Director of GFDD, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Counterpart International represented by its President, Mr. Lelei Lelaulu, to develop projects involving the protection of the environment, tourism, environment and local communities, and training programs for youth at risk. The progressive degradation of coastal areas caused by human action... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Austin Bowden-Kirby Introduces New Coral Reef Recuperation Program
January 11, 2005 - 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. Dr. Bowden-Kirby stressed the competitive edge the... Continue Reading >
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President Fernández Promotes Strengthening Ties Between the Dominican Republic and New York
December 6, 2004 - New York City, (Dec. 6, 2004).- President Leonel Fernández presented last Sunday the report made by Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) whose objective is to strengthen the ties between the communities in the Dominican Republic and in New York. The book "Building New Strategic Alliances for the Development: Dominican Republic-New York" is the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Attend World Tourism Forum for Peace and Sustainable Development
December 1, 2004 - Representatives of numerous governments, NGOs, academia and the private sector gathered in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil to exchange experiences and to 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. In 2003, the tourism industry generated US... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLOD Hold Two-Day Seminar on Energy and the Environment
November 4, 2004 - November 3 and 4, 2004, 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." The purpose of this event was to put together different experiences from across the world, share them with Dominican experts and explore possible recommendations for the future... Continue Reading >
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Symposium on Inter-American Relations in an Era of Unilateralism
October 4, 2004 - October 3-5, 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 . The speakers and panelists exchanged research and analysis of globalization, regionalization, and doctrines in the Americas, both from a contemporary as... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLOD Hold Discussion on First US Presidential Debate
September 30, 2004 - Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development held a joint program September 30, 2004 around the first U.S. presidential debate. Former ambassadors, historian Bernardo Vega, and political science specialist, Flavio Darío Espinal were the guest panelists in Santo Domingo. Both experts gave their first impressions the candidates made in general... Continue Reading >
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Participation of the Dominican Republic at the Inter-American Seminar on Education for Democracy
September 23, 2004 - Following its commitment to the development of civil society and civic education, FUNGLODE/GFDD took part in the Inter-American Seminar on Education for Democracy that took place in Washington, DC, September 20-23, 2004. The Seminar was hosted by the Organization of American States, OAS, and the Center for Civic Education. It was opened by OAS Assistant... Continue Reading >
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FUNGLODE Hosts Event at United Nations
September 14, 2004 - Santo Domingo, D.R. (September 14, 2004) In support of the UN's initiative Millennium Development Goals, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE) participated in the 57 th Department of Public Information (DPI) and Non-Government Organizations (ONG) Conference to discuss the subject of Millennium Development Goals: Civil Society Takes Action , that took place at... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Create the International Center for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies
September 10, 2004 - Haiti. Chancellor Dr. Dennis Alicea signed the agreement for the Universidad del Turabo, and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Mr. Edgard Prévilon signed for Université Quisqueya. Haiti. Chancellor Dr. Dennis Alicea signed the agreement for the Universidad del Turabo, and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Mr. Edgard Prévilon signed for Université Quisqueya. The purpose of the Agreement... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Participates in Launching of Microsoft Partners in Learning Program
August 26, 2004 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, represented by its Executive Director, Natasha Despotovich, participated August 26, 2004 in the First Regional Network Meeting of Partners in Learning (PIL), a Microsoft program, that took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Partners in Learning is a long-term commitment from Microsoft to work with governments, local NGOs,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD has been admitted to join several agencies within the United Nations
August 19, 2004 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) has been admitted to join several agencies within the United Nations as an institution with Consultative Status.GFDD has joined the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Department of Public Information (DPI), the Global Compact Office, the Office on... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Organize Panel Discussion on Electronic Governance
July 29, 2004 - From left to right, Ms. María Alejandra Sepúlveda from Chile; Miguel A. Porrúa, Coordinator of the Electronic Government Unit and Ms. Sheila Donovan, Director of Development Programs, IACD/OAS. July 28-29, FUNGLODE/GFDD, in collaboration with the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD), Organization of American States (OAS), held a two-fold program around the subject of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Host Center for Civic Education
July 28, 2004 - FUNGLODE/GFDD presented Dr. Richard A. Nuccio, Director of Center for Civic Education, organization based in Los Angeles. Dr. Nuccio described the role and need for the existence of an organization like the CCE. He also brought the audience to date concerning their activities in the Dominican Republic in collaboration with the PUCMM. The panel included... Continue Reading >
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