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InteRDom announces the 6th edition of its Internship Certification Program
August 14, 2012 - Companies willing to optimize their internship programs may receive training by InterDom at the next "Internship Certification Program" to be offered October 2, 3 and 4 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The internship certification program will take place from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. It is open to professionals from public and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Present Book Collection “Poetry and Story”
August 13, 2012 - On August 22, Global Foundation for Democracy for Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will host a special event in celebration of the publication of the book collection “Poetry and Story.” The collection features the works of 2011 GFDD-FUNGLODE Awards winners in the areas of... Continue Reading >
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Conference “Political Polarization in the United States and the Presidential Elections”
August 10, 2012 - On August 22, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in partnership with its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will convene the conference "Political Polarization in the United States and the Presidential Elections," with Senior Researcher of the New America Foundation and Founder of the institution''s American Strategy... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Workshop on Community Gardens in Partnership with Banreservas Comes to a Successful Close
August 8, 2012 - Saturday, August 4, 2012, marked the close of the 5 day workshop on Community Gardens implemented by 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 conjunction with Banreservas at Club Banreservas in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The program,... Continue Reading >
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First Meeting for DREFF 2012 Volunteers
August 3, 2012 - On Thursday, August 2, the organizers of the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), convened the first meetings for potential volunteers. The second edition of the Festival will be celebrated... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Partners with Dominican Mountaineer Karim Mella to Realize Student Expedition to Pico Duarte
August 1, 2012 - Following the success of the first-ever DREFF organized student expedition to Pico Duarte, which took place April 2-5, 2012, professional mountaineer and DREFF contributor Karim Mella and his foundation Fundación “Siempre Más” coordinated a subsequent trip, July 5-8, for thirty five students from the Politécnico Ave María de Villa Mella and the Liceo La Salle... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Partner with Voluntariado Banreservas to Launch the Exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment”
August 1, 2012 - On Monday, July 30, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), partnered with Voluntariado Banreservas to put on the exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment.” Through the initiative, the young people participating in the camp organized by Voluntariado Banreservas were able to learn more about the environment... Continue Reading >
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Participants in High Level Dialogue: “The Growth of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications” Affirm that Relocation of Families Affected by the Rise of Lake Enriquillo is a Priority
July 30, 2012 - On Saturday, July 28, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), partnered with the City College of New York (CCNY) and the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) to organize the high level dialogue “The Rise of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Publishes Report on Transportation System Integration in Santo Domingo by GFDD/FUNGLODE Fellow Carl Allen
July 27, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is pleased to announce the publication of the report “El Metro and the Impacts of Transportation System Integration in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic,” by Carl Allen, 2009 GFDD/FUNGLODE Fellow and graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School Master’s Program in Public Policy and Urban Planning. Mr. Allen’s comprehensive study... Continue Reading >
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Barry Herman, Professor of International Affairs at The New School for Social Research and Advisor to the United Nations, Calls for the Creation of a New Mechanism to Combat Sovereign Debt
July 27, 2012 - “The world needs an international mechanism to combat the insolvency crisis of governments,” affirmed Barry Herman, Professor of International Affairs at The New School for Social Research and Advisor to the United Nations during the conference, “How to Resolve the Soveriegn Debt Crisis of the Twenty-First Century,” organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development... Continue Reading >
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Meet José Caraballo Cueto, GFDD/FUNGLODE Fellow in the Area of Economic Development and Poverty Eradication
July 24, 2012 - The Fellows Program, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, is pleased to announce the fellowship of our most recent scholar, José Caraballo Cueto, Ph.D. Candidate in Economics at The New School for Social Research. José’s investigation will examine how increases in employment and entrepreneurship would contribute to poverty eradication and enhanced market competitiveness in the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Organize High Level Dialogue: “The Growth of Lake Enriquillo: Environmental, Social and Scientific Implications” in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
July 20, 2012 - On Saturday, July 28, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will join forces with the City College of New York (CCNY) and the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) to organize the high level dialogue “The Growth of Lake Enriquillo:... Continue Reading >
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Join Us in Celebrating the Second Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, September 5-9
July 18, 2012 - Mark your calendars! The Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is right around the corner, taking place September 5 – 9, 2012 in the cities of Santo Domingo, San Francisco de Marcorís, Santiago de los Caballeros, Punta Cana, Baní, Puerto Plata and Sosua. DREFF, launched by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and... Continue Reading >
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Globo Verde Dominicano is Extending the Period of Submissions until July 30
July 11, 2012 - “I haven’t finished! I only have a little left!” These are some of the responses we have received from participants the last few days prior to the close of the First Short Film and Public Service Announcement Competition launched by Globo Verde Dominicano. We understand that formulating an audiovisual proposal takes time, and even more... Continue Reading >
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Panel on Youth Unemployment Calls for a People-Centered Approach to Development that Emphasizes Education, Training and Opportunity
July 11, 2012 - On Monday, July 9, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) organized the side event "The Financial Crisis and its Impact on Youth Unemployment," in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic of the United Nations, the Office of the President of the Sixty-Sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Shares Best Practices in the Areas of Internship Coordination and Implementation, Professional Training and Educational Advancement during General Debate during 2012 Substantive Session of ECOSOC
July 11, 2012 - On Tuesday, July 3, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) delivered a statement during the General Debate portion of the 2012 Substantive Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on “Promoting Productive Capacity, Employment and Decent Work to Eradicate Poverty in the Context of... Continue Reading >
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Service Learning Project Draws to a Close with Dinner and Presentation of Results
July 10, 2012 - On Friday, July 6th the City College of New York – InteRDom service learning program came to a close with a special activity where all participants and collaborators presented the results of their roles in the 4-week initiative and their strategies for ensuring the project’s sustainability in the communities of Bayona and Cielo. During the... Continue Reading >
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New Perspective: Dominican Republic Photo Exhibit Inaugurated at the European Parliament in Brussels
July 10, 2012 - GFDD and FUNGLODE inaugurated the New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” exhibition at the European Parliament on Tuesday, July 10 in joint collaboration with Mr. Ignacio Salafranca, (Member of European Parliament), Chair of the delegation to the Euro Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, and His Excellency, Alejandro Gonzalez Pons, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the European Union.... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Reaffirms Commitment to UN Development Agenda at Working Luncheon during ECOSOC High Level Segment
July 6, 2012 - During the HLS of ECOSOC held on July 2-9, 2012, GFDD Executive Director Natasha Despotovic, reinforced GFDD’s commitment to the goals of the UN, at a private luncheon hosted by the Convention on Independent Financial Advisors (CIFA), in honor of the Vice-President of the ECOSOC, Ambassador Alfonso Luis De Alba. Hanifa Mezoui, from the President... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Dominican Get-Together on Dominican Root Music and Culture with Irka Mateo Rouses Audience Members to their Feet
July 6, 2012 - Yesterday, July 5, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) partnered with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations to celebrate the Dominican Republic’s rich and distinct musical heritage. The Foundation was greatly honored to showcase the sensational talent of award winning singer, songwriter and researcher of Dominican folk music, Irka... Continue Reading >
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