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RESEARCH AND IDEAS: A Book Collection by GFDD and FUNGLODE Offers New Visions on National Issues
April 25, 2013 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarollo (FUNGLODE), are pleased to announce the release of the following publications that can be purchased directly from GFDD or FUNGLODE offices and websites, as well as on Amazon both in English and Spanish languages: “El Metro and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE participate on behalf of Civil Society Organizations with International Financial and Trade Institutions in the High-Level Meeting of the Economic and Social Council
April 22, 2013 - On April 22, GFDD contributed to the Special high-level meeting of ECOSOC with the Bretton Woods Institutions, the World Trade Organization and the UN Conference on Trade and Development with a written contribution on its stance on the important issue of financing for development. Civil Society came out in force on the issue for the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE celebrate Earth Day at the OAS HQ, and in DC Schools
April 22, 2013 - For first time the Organization of American States (OAS) has institutionally celebrated Earth day, and GFDD and FUNGLODE, were proud to join them on this momentous occasion to give proceedings a creative and somewhat youthful touch. Audiences were invited by the head of the OAS, Jose Miguel Insulza, to take part in the Brown Bag Lunch and... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom to Participate in The New School’s 2013 Summer & Fall Internship Fair
April 19, 2013 - As a continuation of their outreach to New York-area based students and universities, InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is excited to be participating in the 2013 Summer & Fall Internship Fair at The New School in New York City on April 25, 2013. The fair is hosted by The New School’s Office of Career... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Collaborate with United Nations System in DR to Screen Documentary Surviving Progress in Honor of Earth Day Celebrations
April 18, 2013 - As part of the follow up on the II DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), which took place last September, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and its sister organization, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo, in collaboration with United Nations System in the Dominican Republic, will present an Earth Day screening of the documentary Surviving Progress.... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Mark Earth Day with Screening of Environmental Film Terra
April 17, 2013 - On April 22, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) in partnership with the Department of Sustainable Development of the Organization of American States and the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the OAS cordially invites the audiences to celebrate Earth Day at the Art Museum of the Americas in Washington DC. Established in... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Presents “Recycling at Home” Workshop during Second Annual Geography Week
April 17, 2013 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) have joined forces with Listin Diario’s Plan Lea this week in celebrating the Second Annual Geography Fair. In its second consecutive year, the Geography fair will be held from April 17-18th at the Hotel V Centenario, and will provide opportunities for... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Second Edition of the Dominican Film Showcase Program Attracts Wide Audience
April 17, 2013 - Thought-provoking, entertaining and artfully crafted films defined this second edition of the Dominican Film Showcase Program in Washington, DC hosted by GFDD and FUNGLODE at the OAS’s Art Museum of the Americas. Over a period of four days, hundreds of avid film-goers were treated to a sampling of some of the best films produced in the Dominican... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Book Highlights Research on Mental Health in the Dominican Republic
April 17, 2013 - Raising awareness on what mental health is should be a priority of the Dominican government, according to Yosmayra E. Reyes, who studied Social Development at Columbia University and conducted research in Monte Plata. Her research is contained in the publication "Mental health perspectives in the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, April 16, Fundación Global Desarrollo y... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE to Deliver Intervention on Financing for Development during High-Level Meeting of ECOSOC with the Bretton Woods Institutions, the WTO and UNCTAD
April 16, 2013 - For the third time, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will deliver an intervention regarding its stance on financing for development during the 2013 High-Level Meeting of the Economic and Social Council with the Bretton Woods Institutions, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Conference on... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Hosts Two Side-Events at OAS During Riveting Four-day Dominican Republic Film Showcase Program
April 16, 2013 - As part of the informative activities surrounding the Dominican Republic Film Showcase in DC, and to take full advantage of the presence of two of the producers and filmmakers in attendance, Maria Jose Bengoa, and Fernando Baez, interesting side-events were held at the Organization of American States. Dominican Reserve Bank: an Example of Corporate Social... Continue Reading >
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Book Presentation Analyzing Mental Health Perspectives in the Dominican Republic Convened at FUNGLODE
April 15, 2013 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and La Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), are to host a book presentation entitled "Mental Health Perspectives: a detailed analysis of services and treatments in Monte Plate and national institutions specializing in mental health". The impetus behind the publishing of the book, was the in depth investigation... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Participates in IMF and World Bank Civil Society Meetings in Washington, DC
April 15, 2013 - GFDD and FUNGLODE have been accredited to attend the 2013 Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group that will be held in Washington DC on April 19 - 21, 2013. GFDD will be also in attendance of other high level events during the 2013 Spring Meetings, such... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Honorary President Recognized for Outstanding Regional Leadership
April 11, 2013 - The former President of the Dominican Republic , Dr. Leonel Fernández, and honorary President of GFDD and FUNGLODE stated last Thursday, that the only viable model of true democracy is through citizen participation. Dr. Frenández described participatory democracy as "the relationship, the ongoing interaction, the dialogue between those who govern and those who are governed.’’... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE is Proud to Present a Lunchtime Screening of The Growth of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications
April 11, 2013 - On Thursday, April 11, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will host a documentary screening of the short film, The Growth of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications, (In Spanish with English subtitles). The Dominican Republic (DR) is currently under the threat of... Continue Reading >
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Former President of Dominican Republic, and Honorary President of GFDD and FUNGLODE, Answers to the Question If Latin America Matters in the 21st Century?
April 11, 2013 - On April 8-9, the former president of the Dominican Republic and honorary president of sister non-profits GFDD and FUNGLODE, Leonel Fernández, visited Yale University as a Spring Chubb Fellowship Recipient 2013. The Chubb Fellowship is one of the highest honors accorded to a visiting speaker. Since its inception in 1949, Chubb Fellows have included former... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Host the Discussion about Corporate Social Responsibility at the OAS Headquarters
April 10, 2013 - On April 4, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and FUNGLODE, in cooperation with Comunidad Interamericana de Responsabilidad Social and the Organization of American States (OAS) will host a discussion about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the OAS headquarters in Washington DC. The highlight of the event will be the presentation “Banco de Reservas:... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom to Participate in Innovative “Virtual” Career Fair
April 5, 2013 - InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is excited to announce its participation on April 9 - 10 in the 2013 Virtual Career Fair: International Opportunities in the U.S. and Abroad, a career fair hosted by New York University’s Wasserman Center for Career Development and conducted entirely online. NYU’s cutting-edge career and internship fair uses... Continue Reading >
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Former president of Dominican Republic, and Honorary President of GFDD and FUNGLODE, to speak at Yale University
April 4, 2013 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, who was president of the Dominican Republic from 1996 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2012, and who serves as honorary president of sister non-profits GFDD and FUNGLODE, will visit Yale University as a Chubb Fellow on Tuesday, April 9. His talk — entitled “In the 21st Century: Does Latin America Matter?”... Continue Reading >
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Publication on Empowerment of Women in Democracies of Developing Countries to be Discussed at FUNGLODE
April 3, 2013 - On April 3, FUNGLODE auditorium will be the venue for a discussion about the GFDD and FUNGLODE publication “Empowerment of Women in Democracies of Developing Countries: The Experience of the Dominican Republic”. The presentation will be made by Ms. Rosa Rita Alvarez who currently heads the micro credit section of Banco Reserves, and who also... Continue Reading >
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