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Inauguration of Exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment” at Parque Independencia in Santo Domingo during Second Dominican Republic Film Festival (DREFF)
September 6, 2012 - Today, September 6, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) inaugurated the exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment” at Parque Independencia in Santo Domingo during Second Dominican Republic Film Festival (DREFF). The welcoming remarks during the launch of the exhibit were delivered by Asunción Sanz, Director of... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández to Give Conference “Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities” at Georgetown University
September 6, 2012 - On Friday, September 7, 2012, Dr. Leonel Fernández, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will give the conference “Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities” at Georgetown University. The conference which is organized by the university’s Edmund... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Asks the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States to be the Voice of Latin America and the Caribbean
September 5, 2012 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, former president of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), affirmed that the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) should serve as a space for cooperation, integration and political dialogue on global issues for Latin American and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Partner with PADF and World Wide Views to Convene Dominican Chapter of Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity to Contribute to COP-11 Meeting in Hyderbad, India
September 5, 2012 - On Saturday, September 15, 2012, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will partner with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and World Wide Views to convene the Dominican meeting of the global event, “World Wide Views on Biodiversity.” The purpose of the project is to promote dialogue... Continue Reading >
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Today Marks the Start of the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
September 5, 2012 - The Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), starts today, September 5, with the Opening Night Ceremony in the auditorium of FUNGLODE in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at 6:00 pm. The evening will feature the screening... Continue Reading >
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Cousteau is the Star of Opening Night during Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
September 5, 2012 - The legacy of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, researcher and ocean-explorer, was the focal point of the Opening Night of the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), celebrated Wednesday, September 5 in the auditorium of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The opening of the Festival, organized by Global... Continue Reading >
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Baní to Celebrate Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
September 5, 2012 - Centro Cultural Perelló in Baní, Dominican Republic will transform into a projection hall from Thursday, September 6, to Saturday, September 8, in celebration of the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE). On August 29 at... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Proposes Gradual Tax Increases for Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with Low Rates of Taxation
September 5, 2012 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) argues that in order to increase public investment in Latin America and the Caribbean it is necessary that countries with low taxation arrive at the current Latin American average,... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Analyzes the Impact of the Global Structural Crisis at the Thirty-Forth Session of ECLAC
September 5, 2012 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, former president of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), warned of the political and social implications associated with the measures being implemented to confront the global structural crisis, during the thirty-forth session of the Economic Commission for Latin... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Panels: Nine Opportunities to Interact with Experts and Learn How We Can Work Towards Achieving a More Sustainable Tomorrow
September 4, 2012 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is only a days away. If you have not already viewed the 2012 Program online, take a look and make sure to benefit from the Festival’s wide offering of film screenings, panel discussions and activities, which are all free and open to the public. This year, audiences will... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Will Convene Press Conference on August 29 in Puerto Plata
August 27, 2012 - On Wednesday, August 29, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in collaboration with Clúster Turistico del Destino Puerto Plata (Tourism Cluster Destination Puerto Plata) will convene a press conference in Puerto Plata at the Gobernación Provincial at... Continue Reading >
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Steve Clemons Predicts How Political Polarization in the United States Will Impact Upcoming Presidential Elections
August 24, 2012 - On Wednesday, August 22, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), organized the discussion forum "Political Polarization in the United States and the Presidential Elections," with US Journalist and Senior Researcher at the New America Foundation, Steve Clemons. Clemons affirmed that... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Showcase GFDD/FUNGLODE Awards Publications at 6th Annual Dominican Book Fair in New York
August 24, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) are pleased to be partnering once again with the Dominican Commissioner for Culture in New York to celebrate the 6th Annual Dominican Book Fair. The annual event celebrates the literary contributions of Dominican authors, both in the Dominican Republic and in... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of GFDD and FUNGLODE, to Deliver Keynote Address at Sixteenth Annual CAF Conference in Washington DC, Hosted by the CAF Development Bank of Latin America, the OAS and the Inter-American Dialogue
August 23, 2012 - On Wednesday, September 5, Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and Former President of the Dominican Republic, will deliver the keynote address during the Sixteenth Annual CAF Conference, hosted by the CAF Development Bank of Latin America, the Organization of American States... Continue Reading >
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US Journalist Steve Clemons Gives Engaging Talk on the US Strategy in the Caribbean on Security and Migration Issues
August 23, 2012 - The discussion led by guest speaker US journalist Steve Clemons on security and migration issues was part of his visit to the Dominican Republic to talk about political polarization in the United States, its polarization and the upcoming US Presidential Election. The dialogue was the result of a collaborative effort between Global Foundation for Democracy... Continue Reading >
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New Perspectives: Dominican Republic is Now Available for Sale at New York City Book Stores
August 22, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) are pleased to announce that the publication New Perspectives: Dominican Republic is now available for purchase in book stores in New York City. The book, originally released in 2007, was published as a second edition in 2011 to respond to the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends New York Mayor Bloomberg’s Event in support of Dominican Cultural Heritage
August 20, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development(GFDD), represented by GFDD’s New York Director Yamile Eusebio, and Communications and Outreach Manager, Margaret Hayward were invited as guests to a reception hosted by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to honor New York City''s Dominican community and its cultural heritage. The Mayor’s residence, Gracie Mansion provided a beautiful and historical centerpiece... Continue Reading >
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DREFF 2012 Film Program Now Online
August 17, 2012 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is quickly approaching! We are pleased to announce that the official 2012 Film Program is now available online. Start planning your 2012 DREFF experience today, and make the most of the Festival’s ample offering of environmental documentary films, panels, workshops and activities. DREFF 2012 will be celebrated September 5-9,... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Will Attend BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation in Monterey, CA
August 17, 2012 - Representatives of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will attend the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Event with the purpose of providing support to our partner institution, liaising with potential new partners, keeping current on new... Continue Reading >
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DREFF 2012 Opening Night Ceremony Will Premiere My Father, The Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
August 15, 2012 - DREFF 2012 is pleased to announce its pick for Opening Night Film, My Father, The Captain: Jacques-Yves Cousteau The film is an intimate portrait of oceanography legend, Jacques Yves-Cousteau, told by his son Jean-Michel. The film, directed by Jean-Michel Cousteau, celebrates the life of the French explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, pioneer and visionary, in commemoration of... Continue Reading >
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