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GFDD Attends Opening Ceremony of CILA 2014 on October 29, 2014
October 30, 2014 - On Wednesday October 29, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) was present to witness and support the opening ceremony of the Americas International Conference (Conferencia Internacional Las Américas, CILA, for its Spanish acronym). The conference, hosted by the Association of the United Nations in the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR) at the Hard Rock Hotel... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Host Panel Discussion on “The Film Industry in the Dominican Republic as an Engine of Socio-Economic Development” in Washington, D.C.
October 28, 2014 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), through its initiative Dominican Film Showcase (DFS), will host a discussion panel on "The Film Industry in the Dominican Republic as an Engine of Socio-Economic Development". The panel will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. at the GFDD Washington, DC Office: 1629 K Street... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Greet Director of UN Alliance of Civilizations at its November Session of GFDD Global Roundtables
October 28, 2014 - For the November edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is honoured to invite Matthew Hodes, Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. Mr. Hodes previously served with the United Nations in the 1990s at headquarters and in the field. He has extensive experience in peacemaking,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Support CILA 2014 in the Dominican Republic
October 27, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will proactively support the Americas International Conference (Conferencia Internacional Las Américas, CILA, for its Spanish acronym), to be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, October 29 - November 2, 2014. More than 1500 young representatives from all around the world will... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Attend CIEE Conference and Relevant International Education Events
October 27, 2014 - On November 19-22, representatives of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will attend the CIEE Conference 2014. Every year GFDD has participated in this annual event hosted by an important leader in the study abroad industry, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). This year CIEE Conference will be held in Baltimore, Maryland with... Continue Reading >
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Five Dominican Students Successfully Complete Transnational Law Certificate Through GDAE
October 27, 2014 - On October 26, 2014, five Dominican students from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) completed the Transnational Law Program at the University of Georgia School of Law, earning a certificate for the week-long program and bringing new knowledge and insight to the Dominican Republic on international and transnational policies in the areas of: environmental... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Approaches the Global Challenge of Financing Development in the Post-2015 Agenda
October 24, 2014 - In September 2014, the UN General Assembly received the report on the Sustainable Development Goals to guide the post-2015 global development agenda. One of the main challenges faced by the international community working on development is the access to financing mechanisms and options to implement the initiatives and programs needed to achieve the new global... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Music Stars Rafael Solano and Johnny Ventura Take Over the Stage at the DGT in Miami
October 24, 2014 - The Miami Dade College was the host of a lively music reunion with icons Rafael Solano and Johnny Ventura, distinguished promoters of Dominican music,who participated on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in the Dominican Get Together event, an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic,... Continue Reading >
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Save the Date! GFDD to Host Dominican Films Showcase in Washington, D.C.
October 23, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) thru its initiative Dominican Films Showcase will be screening on November 19-23, 2014, a sample of the best films recently produced in the Dominican Republic, including La Montaña; Lago Enriquillo: preludio del cambio climático; ¿Quién manda?; 3 al Rescate and Sol Caribe. Special guests and activities for the children will also... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Attend the 4th Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Sustainable Development
October 21, 2014 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is delighted to announced that it will attend the 4th Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Sustainable Development, at the Headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC, on Tuesday October 21, 2014. The foundation will attend two meetings that make up this... Continue Reading >
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The Audience of the IV Edition of the DREFF Chooses the Film Bears as the Winner of the “Audience Award 2014”
October 21, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), announced the film Bears has been this year’s “Audience Award 2014” winner, recognition given by the public that attended the IV edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), held on September 10 to... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends the 4th Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Sustainable Development
October 21, 2014 - On October 21, 2014 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the 4th Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Sustainable Development, at the Headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC. “Advancing Public Participation for Sustainable Development in Central America and the Dominican Republic” (from 3 to 5.30pm) The... Continue Reading >
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“We Will Not Improve Education in Latin America Without Innovation and the Private Sector”
October 21, 2014 - GFDD representatives attended the launch of the new book “Educación 3.0: The Struggle for Talent in Latin America” by Gabriel Sánchez Zinny, in a reception held at the Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, D.C. on October 21st, 2014, joining diplomats from several Latin American countries and representatives of multilateral organizations, think tanks and private sector companies working... Continue Reading >
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Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience Selected as Fnalist at the ENFOQUE International Film Festival 2014
October 20, 2014 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) production Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experiencehas been chosen as official selection at the ENFOQUE International Film Festival, to be celebrated in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 13 -15, November 2014. The GFDD production, directed by the Foundation’s Executive Director, Natasha Despotovic, had received more than 12 awards since its official launch... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Travels to Michigan for International Fairs
October 20, 2014 - In an effort to bring opportunities in the Dominican Republic to a larger audience throughout the United States, InteRDom is excited to be participating for the first time in two back-to-back fairs at Michigan universities; the Global Opportunities Fair at Michigan State University on October 22nd, 2014, and the International Opportunities Fair at the University of Michigan on October... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends Key UN Events on Financing for Development
October 20, 2014 - On Friday October 17, 2014, GFDD staff attended two important UN events on the topic of Financing for Development. The first was a Briefing Session on the Report of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing and the second was the First Substantive Information Session of the Preparatory Process for the 3rd International... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Joins the Celebration of Dominican Art at the Arts Museum of the Americas (AMA) in Washington, D.C.
October 17, 2014 - Representatives from Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the opening ceremony for the exhibition "Modern and Contemporary Art in the Dominican Republic" held on Thursday, October 16th 2014, at the Arts Museum of the Americas (AMA) of the Organization of American States (OAS). The exhibition is showcasing works from the Customs Office of the... Continue Reading >
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Second Annual Transnational Law Program Commences at the University of Georgia School of Law
October 17, 2014 - For the second time this year, the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program is bringing Dominican law students and young professionals to participate in the Transnational Law Program at the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law, from October 18-26, 2014, in Athens, Georgia. The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) Transnational Law Program is a collaborative effort... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Joined the Discussion on Rethinking Productive Policies for Regional Development
October 16, 2014 - On October 9, 2014, GFDD representatives attended the event “Good-Bye Industrial Policy, Hello Productive Development Policy” hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) in Washington, D.C. In this event, the IADB launched their new book called “Rethinking Productive Development: Sound Policies and Institutions for Economic Transformation”, which aims to help countries to adopt the productive development policies... Continue Reading >
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“Orgullo de mi Tierra: Descubre Puerto Plata” to be Presented in New York City in Collaboration with GFDD
October 14, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in collaboration with the Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster (Clúster del Destino Turístico Puerto Plata), the Asociación de Puertoplateños en Nueva York, Centro Cuesta Nacional (CCN) and its renowned initiative Orgullo de mi Tierra, will present the documentary “Descubre Puerto Plata” (Discover Puerto Plata) on Saturday, November 1st, 2014... Continue Reading >
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