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GFDD/Funglode Present at the First Dominican Book Fair in Canada
October 17, 2019 - Montreal, Canada - Collaborating with the Dominican Embassy in Canada, the Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic, and other institutions, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Funglode, participated in the first Dominican Book Fair in Montreal, showcasing a variety of their publications and promoting the... Continue Reading >
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The Global Forum Comes to a Close with Moderate Optimism for the Immediate Future of Latin America and the Caribbean
September 27, 2019 - New York – The Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2019 ended this Friday with “cautious” and “moderate optimism” for the next decade in the region, as former heads of State and experts debated in the final panel, “Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean: current challenges.” Laura Chinchilla, former president of Costa Rica and... Continue Reading >
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The Public-Private Alliances Model as an Instrument for Development: The Final Goal is Community Wellbeing
September 27, 2019 - New York - The debate of the second session on Friday of the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean focused on “Public-private partnerships for development,” with an exhaustive analysis on the financial model and a vision about how we must adapt to new times, as well as a change on the focus so that... Continue Reading >
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Gerardo de Icaza: “We must emphasize that not only votes be counted well, but that the willpower of voters be respected too”
September 27, 2019 - The fourth panel takes place at the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean with the topic “the super election cycle in Latin America in 2019” New York - The Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean started its first session on Friday with a debate about the super election cycle in Latin America, as well... Continue Reading >
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“Elections of Anger”: Daniel Zovatto Highlights the Volatile and Defiant Context of Latin America’s Political Reconfiguration
September 27, 2019 - The regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean at International IDEA analyzes the main trends of the super election cycle in the fourth panel at the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean New York - With just a few months left of the super election cycle, in which 15 of the 18 countries in... Continue Reading >
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Paola González: “police forces are not, nor should they be the only ones responsible for security in our countries. They are the visible face for good and for bad and that entails more challenges.”
September 26, 2019 - The panel “Challenges of public order and security in contemporary democracies” closes the first session of the Global Forum New York - The session’s third panel featured the topic of public order and security as the focus of debate. Liliana Mesías García, Doctor in Government and Public Policy; and Paola González, Political Scientist, Co-authors of the... Continue Reading >
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Experts Analyze the Impact of a Possible Global Recession on Latin America and the Caribbean
September 26, 2019 - New York - The uncertainty and fear that a potential global recession could affect Latin America was at the center of debate in the second panel at the Global Forum Latin America and Caribbean, taking place in New York City and featuring 40 experts on public policy, international relations and economics, including several former heads of... Continue Reading >
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Socioeconomic Global Trends: Crisis or the Need for Change
September 26, 2019 - Panel sessions begin at the Global Forum Latin America and Caribbean with the participation of the former president of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, and the former president of Slovenia, Danilo Turk, among other experts New York - The first panel of the second Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, “Socioeconomic Global Trends” began this morning with... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández: “the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean is the ideal conclave for the exchange of thoughts and the urgent search for effective solutions for the region.”
September 26, 2019 - The former president of the Dominican Republic and president of GFDD/Funglode gave welcoming remarks at the Second Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean which takes place today and tomorrow in New York City The former president of the Dominican Republic and the president of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, gave opening remarks this morning –... Continue Reading >
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Two Days to Take on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Most Pressing Challenges
September 26, 2019 - This week New York–one of the most difficult cities to drive a car or walk around in—hosted some of the most important political and social events of the year within the framework of the UN General Assembly. It was also the site of the II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean. In her opening... Continue Reading >
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The II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean Gets Underway with a Packed Opening Ceremony
September 26, 2019 - GFDD’s director, Natasha Despotovic, and the General Secretary of International IDEA, Kevin Casas Zamora, welcome statesmen and experts who will debate the future of the Americas for two days in New York New York - The II Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean was kicked off yesterday with a reception of guests and cocktail event... Continue Reading >
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High-level Political and Academic Leaders on Latin America and the Caribbean Gather in New York to Debate the Future of the Americas
September 25, 2019 - From today until Friday, September 27, the second Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean will bring together more than 40 international experts New York - High-level political and academic leaders on Latin America and the Caribbean will gather today in New York to debate the future of the Americas. The second Global Forum Latin America... Continue Reading >
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Fundraising, Good Times at the 14th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament
September 24, 2019 - Glen Head, NY - On Monday, September 23 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted the 14th GFDD Golf Tournament at Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, New York. During a day full of golf, high-ranking officials, industry leaders, business executives, and influential members of the Dominican community came together to compete... Continue Reading >
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GFDD joined DC’s MOLA in Celebrating “Taste of DR”
September 21, 2019 - On September 20th, 2019, GFDD joined the Washington, D.C. Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) in the celebration of the Dominican culture with the initiative "Taste of DR". The event, held at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza in the nation's capital, featured a variety of elements that represent the Dominican Republic, from its gastronomy to... Continue Reading >
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“Law on Parties, Constitutional Court and Democracy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
September 12, 2019 - Just over a year ago, on August 13, 2018, Law 33-18 on Parties, Groups and Political Movements was passed. In that short period of time, however, the law has been challenged ten times on the basis of unconstitutionality. These appeals have been brought forth by citizens, civil society organizations, parties, groups and political movements. The... Continue Reading >
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Full House at the Dominican Film Showcase in Miami, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale!
September 10, 2019 - GFDD/Funglode, in collaboration with several organizations including the City of Miami Dade, Latinos United, the General Consulate of Spain in Miami, the Dominican Republic Film Commission (DGCINE), among others, hosted the Dominican Film Showcase in Florida, from September 6 to 8, 2019. The showcase included special screenings of the Dominican film “Lo que siento por... Continue Reading >
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Making a Difference: GFDD Leads Workshop on Climate Change at the 68th UN Civil Society Conference in Utah
August 27, 2019 - As part of the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, “Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities and Communities”, which took place August 26-28, 2019 at the Salt Palace Convention Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) led the coordination of a workshop on Climate Change. The workshop, “Climate Change Impacts... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Co-Hosts Workshop on Inclusive and Resilient Infrastructure at the 68th UN Civil Society Conference in Utah
August 26, 2019 - The 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, “Building Inclusive and Sustainable Cities and Communities”, took place August 26-28, 2019 at the Salt Palace Convention Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah. Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), as a registered non-governmental organization with consultative status to several United Nations’ bodies, co-hosted several workshops in this... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Is Back! The Dominican Republic Is Set to Enjoy a November Full of Environmental Films and Experts—and a Lot of Surprises
August 23, 2019 - The seventh edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is going to be held on November 12–15, 2019 in four cities in the Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana, and Samaná - that will host high-quality short and feature-length films as well as expert panels and community activities. All with the... Continue Reading >
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Celebrating the Dominican Culture in Boston!
August 21, 2019 - Boston, MA - GFDD joined the 34th celebration of the Dominican Cultural Week and Festival, Boston 2019 celebrated August 10-18th, 2019. This traditional event in Massachusetts included a full calendar of activities such as beauty pageants, a health fair, a culture day, a parade/festival, a women’s day and a sports day. It is a week-long cultural... Continue Reading >
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