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Meeting of the Multilateral Education Initiative for Human Development (IMEDH)
December 6, 2010 - Representatives of the different member organizations of IMEDH met in Washington, DC, for three days of discussions and meetings with the purpose of a) reviewing the report for 2010; b) plan for 2011 and c) incorporate new partners to the Initiative. Discussions with the Education Department of the Inter-American Development Bank ended successfully and IMEDH’s... Continue Reading >
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An Even Grander Finale than Ever: Newly Honored Liza Minnelli brings down the Curtain on Fourth DR Global Film Festival
November 29, 2010 - The Fourth Dominican Republic Global Film Festival ended Monday 22 on a high note with fundraising concert by star of stage and screen Liza Minnelli. President Leonel Fernandez that afternoon had just added “Officer of the Heraldic Order of Christopher Columbus” (Orden Heráldica de Cristóbal Colón en el Grado de Oficial) to her three Tony... Continue Reading >
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Jury Chooses First, Second and Third Place Winners in the Second Annual Short Films Competition
November 29, 2010 - The jury of the Short Films Competition, comprised of experienced film professionals from the Dominican Republic and abroad, has chosen the winners of the II Short Films Competition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival. Out of the eleven finalists, the jury has awarded three short films for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. And the... Continue Reading >
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Panel on Science and Development in the Dominican Republic at CUNY Sparks Interest
November 8, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) in collaboration with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and The Grove School of Engineering co-sponsored the panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic,” on November 6, 2010. The panel featured presentations by 2009 InteRDom Fellow and Harvard Kennedy School Graduate, Carl Allen;... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends UNU Panel on University Rankings
October 27, 2010 - On October 20, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the event “Ranking is not Enough: Measuring University Performance,” organized by the United Nations University. The objective of the forum was to present a new ranking system by which to gage university performance. The panel featured Professor Peter Haddawy, Director of the United Nations... Continue Reading >
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University Professors and Administrators Experience InteRDom for 4 Days in PRO Initiative
October 26, 2010 - Eight representatives from United States colleges, universities and educational foundations traveled to the Dominican Republic from October 20-24, 2010 to participate in InteRDom’s first annual InteRDom PRO: Professional Externship for Professors and Administrators. During the four-day conference, the representatives took part in a number of activities designed to introduce them to the city of Santo... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Co-Sponsor Panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic” at The City College of New York
October 25, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will co-sponsor the panel: “The Role of Science in the Economic Development of the Dominican Republic,” in collaboration with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and The Grove School of Engineering on Saturday, November 6, 2010. The program will feature a presentation by former InteRDom Fellow, Carl Allen, Harvard... Continue Reading >
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FUNGLODE/GFDD Announce the 4th Edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival
October 25, 2010 - The 4th edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival is gearing up to once again delight the Dominican public with world class films, 48 in all, including three Dominican productions. The fun will begin on November 16 to November 21st, as announced by the Festival’s directors. In the name of the Organizing Committee, Omar... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Republic Global Film Festival introduces New Features
October 21, 2010 - Excitement is mounting for the 4th edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), which this year takes place November 16 through 21. The Festival, which has taken place annually in various cities around the Dominican Republic since 2006, is a week-long showcase of the best new feature films, shorts and documentaries from around... Continue Reading >
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Jury Begins Evaluating 50 Entries for Second Annual Short Film Competition
October 19, 2010 - With the massive participation of young filmmakers, the II Dominican Short Film Competition is now in the selection stage in which 11 films, out of the 50 entries, will be chosen in this first round of the contest. The jury, comprised of experienced film professionals from the Dominican Republic and abroad, is beginning its task... Continue Reading >
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Youth Delegates from the Dominican Republic host Side-Event on Youth Activism at their Permanent Mission to the United Nations
October 13, 2010 - The event counted with the participation of Youth Delegates from over 20 countries, with the purpose of engaging in intercultural dialogue and discussing youth activism from viewpoints around the world. (October 13th, 2010, New York, New York) The Dominican Republic’s Youth Delegates to the United Nations General Assembly, Ms. Cristina Zapata and Ms. Pamela Martinez,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD is Present at Latin American Studies Association Conference in Toronto, Canada
October 12, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the Annual Conference of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) in Toronto, Canada, which took place October 6-9. LASA is the largest association of professionals involved in the study of Latin America. The Association boasts a membership of specialists from diverse disciplines, from around the world, representing... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s Honorary President Dr. Leonel Fernández Visits the Foundation’s New York Location
September 28, 2010 - On Sunday, September 27, 2010, President Leonel Fernández, Honorary President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), and First Lady Dr. Margarita Cedeño de Fernández, made an official visit to GFDD’s New York Office, where they were greeted by GFDD Staff Members. Dr. Leonel Fernández’s visit, which... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s 1st Golf Tournament Surpasses Fundraising Expectations; Dominicans around the World to Benefit
September 22, 2010 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, Honorary President of GFDD, awards the wining team with the 2010 GFDD Cup Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), a foundation that promotes the educational and professional development of future generations of Dominicans throughout the world, and the social, economic and democratic development of the country, united a strong group of... Continue Reading >
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Traveling Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic opens at UN headquarters in NYC
September 22, 2010 - On September 20, 2010 the United Nations North Lawn building played host to the inaugural reception of the traveling Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, an initiative by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD)/Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE). Distinguished guests at the opening included Ambassador Federico Cuello of the Dominican Mission... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Host Cocktail to Celebrate Launch of Photo Expo at UN Headquarters in NYC
September 18, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic, is presenting the photography exhibit New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, at the United Headquarters in New York City, in commemoration of the 10th... Continue Reading >
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GFDD in Partnership with the United Nations Population Fund Present Forum on Population Dynamics and Climate Change
August 31, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in association with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), presented the forum “Population Dynamics and Climate Change: Links and Political Repercussions.” Presentations were based on findings presented in the book “Population Dynamics and Climate Change” published by the United Nations Population... Continue Reading >
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Baseball Legends Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda will Participate in 1st Annual GFDD Golf Tournament
August 30, 2010 - Major League Baseball greats, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda, will participate in the 1st Annual GFDD Golf Tournament, to take place September 22, 2010 at the historic Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The benefit will help support the Foundation’s numerous projects and programs that seek to provide educational and professional opportunities... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Welcomes Fellow Latonja Taylor
August 22, 2010 - InteRDom is pleased to present the newest member of its Fellows Program, Latonja Taylor. Ms. Taylor will be arriving to the Dominican Republic in September of this year to conduct research related to the integration of mobile technology within teaching and learning processes. The innovative pilot program which will be led by Ms. Taylor will... Continue Reading >
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Film Law Passed by Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic
August 5, 2010 - On Thursday, 22 July, the Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic approved legislation that will facilitate the development of the country’s flourishing film industry. The greatly anticipated enactment of the law marks the end of a five year legislative process that began in 2005, under the leadership of the nation’s President, Dr. Leonel Fernández.... Continue Reading >
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