NEWS: Collaboration with the OAS
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GFDD Takes Part on the Dialogue Between Civil Society and the Candidates for Secretary General of the OAS
March 5, 2020
GFDD, as a non-governmental organization affiliated to the Organization of American States (OAS), took active part on the dialogue with the candidates for Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General of the hemispheric institution. The event took place on March 5, 2020, at the Hall of the Americas of the OAS’ headquarters in Washington D.C. The […]
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Global Roundtable Interview with the OAS’ Luis Porto Covers Democratic and Development Challenges in the Americas
July 24, 2019
Washington, D.C. – The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) was pleased to welcome Senior Advisor to the Strategic Counsel for Organizational Development and Management for Results at the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Porto, to the organization’s offices in Washington, D.C. for a Global Roundtables interview. On July 24 diplomat and GFDD […]
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Innovation, Collaboration and Democracy: Main Topics at the OAS’ 49th General Assembly
June 28, 2019
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), as a civil society organization member of the Organization of American States (OAS), attended the forty-ninth regular session of the General Assembly of that entity, titled “Innovating to Strengthen Hemispheric Multilateralism”, held at Medellín, Colombia, June 26-28, 2019. Maria Victoria Abreu, GFDD’s International Affairs and Socioeconomic Development Program […]
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How Can Latin America Boost Social Inclusion? Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian of the OAS Assesses the Panorama in the Latest GFDD Global Roundtable
June 12, 2019
Washington, DC – In the latest installment of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s Global Roundtables series of video interviews with key public figures and policymakers, GFDD’s Angie Martinez welcomed Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian, Director of the Department of Social Inclusion for the Secretary General of the Organization of American States, for a wide-ranging chat on […]
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President Leonel Fernández Launches “Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin” at the OAS in Washington, DC
April 24, 2019
Washington, DC – On April 24th, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, presented his latest publication, “Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin“, at the Hall of the Americas of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC. The presentation included comments […]
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President Leonel Fernández to Launch “Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin” in Washington, DC
April 2, 2019
Washington, DC. – On April 24th, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, will present his latest publication, “Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin“, at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC. According to Fernández, this book can become key in […]
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Global Roundtable Interview with the Permanent Representative of Peru to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Ana Rosa Valdivieso
December 12, 2018
Martinez opened the discussion by asking Ambassador Valdivieso about Peru’s role in the OAS. The Ambassador stressed that “Peru is a country committed to democracy and to human rights.” “Both of these issues are fundamental to the job that I carry out at the OAS,” she said. The Ambassador went on to explain the significant role that Peru has played in encouraging peace in Venezuela and, more recently, in Nicaragua. Peru has worked diligently on security issues and counternarcotic
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Former President Leonel Fernández Presents Final Report on Mexico’s 2018 Electoral Process to the OAS Permanent Council
December 3, 2018
The former President of the Dominican Republic and President of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Dr. Leonel Fernández, presented the results of a final report on elections in Mexico to the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council. Dr. Fernández served as Chief of the OAS Foreign Visitors Mission to the Elections in Mexico that accompanied the federal and local electoral processes held in that country on July 1, 2018.
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Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the OAS, Rita Hernández Bolaños, in the Newest Edition of the Global Roundtables
November 28, 2018
In the November edition of the Global Roundtables, Semiramis de Miranda, Projects and ICT Director and Angie Martinez, diplomat and contributor to the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) welcomed the Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the Organization of American States (OAS), Rita Hernández Bolaños to the GFDD offices in Washington for an interview.
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OAS General Secretary Says Democracy is the Continent’s Most Important Political Principal
September 27, 2018
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, stated that democracy is the continent’s fundamental political principal. In special remarks, he encouraged regional leaders to work with enthusiasm and determination to strengthen and broaden the conquests reached in this area.
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Global Roundtable Interview with the Director of the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation at the OAS, Gerardo de Icaza
September 4, 2018
The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) was pleased to welcome Director of the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation (DECO) at the Organization of American States (OAS), Gerardo de Icaza, for the September edition of the Global Roundtables series. On September 4 Semiramis de Miranda, GFDD Projects and ICT Director, and diplomat and GFDD contributor Angie Martinez received de Icaza at the GFDD offices in Washington, DC.
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GFDD Interviews Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro Lemes, at its April Global Roundtable
April 19, 2018
In the most recent edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables, Maria Victoria Abreu, GFDD’s International Affairs and Socio-Economic Development Program Manager, interviews Luis Almagro Lemes, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), at the GFDD offices in Washington, DC. Among many other topics, the two spoke about the role of the OAS in the regional democratic processes including the electoral observation missions, the new institutional challenges for the OAS,
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Leonel Fernández Will Head OAS Electoral Observer Mission to Mexico
March 27, 2018
The Former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, will lead the Mission of Foreign Visitors that will observe the federal and local elections that are scheduled to take place in Mexico on July 1, 2018.
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GFDD Interviews Ambassador Diego Pary Rodríguez for Final Global Roundtable of 2017
December 11, 2017
For GFDD’s fourth and final Global Roundtable of 2017, the Foundation obtained valuable insight from H.E. Diego Pary Rodríguez, Bolivia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS). Topics such as the importance of inclusion of indigenous peoples in political society, Bolivia’s Law of the Rights of Mother Earth, the role of international organizations in guaranteeing common interests and norms, and lawful production of coca leaves were
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GFDD Global Roundtable: Interview with Ecuador’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Marco Albuja
August 14, 2017
To mark the latest edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables, Angie Martinez, diplomat and contributor to the Foundation, hosted Ambassador Marco Albuja, Ecuador’s permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS). The session which took place in the Washington D.C. office of GFDD focused on a number of issues including the financial crisis, the movement of labor to the US, the civic revolution initiated by the former President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa,
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GFDD and OAS Renew Agreement to Strengthen Democracy in the Americas
July 28, 2017
“More than a decade after signing this agreement, renewing it today means that our commitment to those values and principles that will make the entire region of Latin America and the Western Hemisphere a region where there can be peaceful coexistence and democratic relationship between our peoples is even greater,” added Fernández. Meanwhile, OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro said that the objective of the agreement is “to advance the path of bringing the OAS closer to civil society
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As an Engaged Civil Society Organization, GFDD/Funglode Joins Hemispheric Efforts Towards Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy
June 22, 2017
As a civil society organization registered to the Organization of American States (OAS), GFDD-Funglode participated at the 47th General Assembly, celebrated June 19-21, 2017 in Cancún, México. The Foundation has attended this annual event in the past as part of its institutional mission to foster collaboration and exchange between the Dominican Republic and the Western Hemisphere.
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50 Dominican Leaders Visit the GFDD Offices in Washington DC to Discuss the Environment and Sustainable Development
June 2, 2017
A group of 50 Dominican leaders participated in an event organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) as part of the Dominican Embassy in the United States’ Leaders Program in Washington, DC. The group participated in a screening of the GFDD award-winning film, “Value of Life” and in a subsequent discussion about the environment, sustainable development and environmental film.
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GFDD Global Roundtable: Interview with Mexico’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Luis Alfonso de Alba Góngora
May 27, 2017
In the last edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables, Angie Martinez, diplomat and contributor to that organization, interviews Ambassador Luis Alfonso de Alba Góngora, Mexico’s permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), at the GFDD offices in Washington, DC. Among many other topics, the two speak about the Sustainable Development Goals and to what extent the OAS has promoted the development of the 2030 Agenda; about climate change and the transition toward
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OAS Secretary General and Dr. Leonel Fernández Analyze the Most Pressing Challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean
April 18, 2017
The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, and the president of GFDD/Funglode, Leonel Fernández, held a work meeting on Tuesday morning in which they analyzed the most pressing challenges currently facing Latin America and the Caribbean, such as organized crime and citizen insecurity.
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Leonel Fernández to Lead OAS Electoral Observation Mission in Ecuador
January 6, 2017
President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, was appointed chief of the Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the general elections scheduled for February 19 in Ecuador.
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Meets the OAS Secretary General in Washington D. C. to Discuss Several Regional Issues
July 27, 2016
This Wednesday President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, met with Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), as part of a work agenda being carried out since last Monday in the United States. In his meeting with Almagro, the former Dominican head of state dealt with several regional issues.
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“Civil Society is the engine for democratic change in the region” States Almagro
June 13, 2016
As part to of the 46th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, OAS Secretary General, emphasized the role of civil society in promoting democratic change and real solutions to the problems and challenges facing member states in the region. GFDD and Funglode, along with 70 other organizations, participated in a forum on democracy and sustainable development at the assembly, being held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Colombian Ambassador Urges Global Cooperation to Help Tackle Public Health Issues like the Zika Virus Outbreak
March 2, 2016
For this February edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables, GFDD Executive Director, Natasha Despotovic welcomed H.E. Andrés González Díaz, Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the Organization of American States.
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OAS Mission congratulated Bolivians for their high turnout in the referendum and makes recommendations for future processes
February 23, 2016
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (EOM / OAS) in Bolivia, headed by the former president of Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, congratulated the Bolivian people “for their high turnout, civic spirit and democratic sense” expressed in the constitutional referendum on Sunday, February 21st, in this South-American country.
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Praising the Memory of the Dominican Patrician Juan Pablo Duarte at the OAS
February 9, 2016
GFDD joined the Embassy of the Dominican Republic to the White House, the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the Organization of American States (OAS), and the Istituto Duartiano, in celebration of a magisterial conference in memory of the father of the Dominican nation, Juan Pablo Duarte.
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Begins Duties as Chief of Electoral Observation Mission of the OAS in Bolivia
February 3, 2016
The president of GFDD/Funglode and Chief of the Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American State (OAS) for Bolivia, Dr. Leonel Fernández, began the initial observation duties on Wednesday for the Constitutional Referendum which will be held February 21 in Bolivia.
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GFDD Participates in the OAS Dialogue with Civil Society
June 23, 2015
The 45th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), was held mid June, 2015, at the OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. with the theme “Present and Future of the Organization of American States.” In this context, on Sunday, June 14, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) participated in two special dialogues between representatives of civil society and other social actors, with the Secretary General of the OAS, Mr. Luis
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GFDD Representing Civil Society at XLV General Assembly of the OAS
June 10, 2015
The 45th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), will be held on June 15-16, 2015 at OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. with the theme “Present and Future of the Organization of American States.” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will participate in these meetings, as well as in two special dialogues. These will take place on Sunday, June 14, and include the Secretary General and the Assistant Secretary
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GFDD: “Prosperity with Equity is Possible if We All Take a Step Ahead”
February 6, 2015
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) actively participated at the National Consultation with Civil Society and Social Actors on the upcoming VII Summit of the Americas, hosted by the Organization of American States (OAS). The event took place on February 6 in Washington, DC.
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GFDD to Represent Civil Society in the Consultation with Social Actors on the Upcoming VII Summit of the Americas of the OAS
February 3, 2015
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will be part of the National Consultation with Civil Society and Social Actors on the upcoming VII Summit of the Americas, hosted by the Organization of American States (OAS). This event will take place on Friday, February 6, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Gives Lecture on Democracy and Human Rights During the 57th Lecture of the Americas at the OAS
November 13, 2014
Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Desarrollo y Democracia (Funglode, by its Spanish initials), Dr. Leonel Fernández, was the keynote speaker at the 57th Lecture of theAmericas at the Organization of American States (OAS).
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Dominican Film Industry Present in the Nation’s Capital
November 6, 2014
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its initiative, Dominican Film Showcase (DFS), will feature five films as well as a discussion panel with filmmakers, producers and industry experts of the Dominican Republic during November 19-23, 2014 at the Arts Museum of the Americas (AMA) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC.
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GFDD Attends the 4th Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Sustainable Development
October 21, 2014
On October 21, 2014 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the 4th Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Sustainable Development, at the Headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC.
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GFDD Joins the Celebration of Dominican Art at the Arts Museum of the Americas (AMA) in Washington, D.C.
October 17, 2014
Representatives from Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the opening ceremony for the exhibition “Modern and Contemporary Art in the Dominican Republic” held on Thursday, October 16th 2014, at the Arts Museum of the Americas (AMA) of the Organization of American States (OAS).
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GFDD Showcased Dominican Republic at the OAS
September 11, 2014
On September 10th, 2014, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) showcased amazing photographs of the Dominican Republic from its New Perspectives book, the Dominican Republic Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment and other publications and promotional material of the Dominican culture during the Organization of American States (OAS) celebration of the CXCIII anniversary of the independence of Central America and the XXXIII anniversary of the independence of
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The 44th OAS General Assembly closed with the adoption of the Declaration of Asuncion “Development with social inclusion”
June 6, 2014
The Member countries of the Organization of American States (OAS) pledged to undertake "the necessary efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, especially extreme poverty; combat inequity, inequality, discrimination and social exclusion; and increase equitable access to health services as well as to quality and inclusive education" in the Americas during the meetings that took place in Asuncion, Paraguay in the framework of the 44th General Assembly of the
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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Delegation Attends OAS Hemispheric Forum
April 25, 2014
GFDD and FUNGLODE Directors Semiramis de Miranda and Yamile Eusebio had the opportunity to contribute on behalf of the Foundations to the 11th Hemispheric Forum with Civil Society and Social Actors at the Organization of American States (OAS) during the working groups regarding the preparation of the recommendations document to be submitted to the OAS General Secretariat.
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GFDD Facilitates Briefing to Students representing Dominican Republic at Model OAS
March 24, 2014
On March 24, in continuing efforts to support and represent the Dominican community, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) welcomed 12 students from St. Lawrence University, a liberal arts college in New York State to learn more about GFDD’s work and civil society in the Dominican Republic (DR).
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GFDD/FUNGLODE attended the 43rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS)
June 7, 2013
“This year we have more than 500 invited civil society, labor, and private sector organizations which bears testimony to the importance you place on the work being done by the Organization,” Secretary General Insulza said.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE to Attend Forty-Third General Assembly of the OAS in Guatemala
May 31, 2013
A GFDD and FUNGLODE high-level delegation will attend the 43rd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) to be held in Antigua, Guatemala, for the annual meeting of the foreign ministers of the area.
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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.
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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.
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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 Republic, by Dominican filmmakers, about Dominican topics.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Dominican Film Showcase Airs in Washington, DC April 9-12, 2013
March 25, 2013
Partnering with the Art Museum of the America’s of the OAS, the Department of Sustainable Development of the OAS, the Dominican Republic Permanent Representative to the OAS and the Dominican Republic Embassy to the White House, GFDD is delighted to announce the second edition of the 2013 Dominican Film Showcase Program. The event will take place in Washington, DC on April 9-12, at the OAS’s Art Museum of the Americas as a CineAmericas initiative.
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Dominican Film Showcase Airs in Washington, DC This Spring
March 11, 2013
Partnering with the Art Museum of the America’s of the OAS, the Department of Sustainable Development of the OAS, the Dominican Republic Permanent Representative to the OAS and the Dominican Republic Embassy to the White House, GFDD is delighted to announce the second edition of the 2013 Dominican Film Showcase Program.
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OAS Secretary General Inaugurates Dominican/Haitian Photo Exhibit
February 17, 2013
An art exhibit entitled “On Common Ground – Dominican Republic and Haiti” was inaugurated by the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, at the Museum of the Americas in Washington, DC on February 13.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Partner with OAS Art Museum of the Americas Exhibit: On Common Ground: Dominican Republic and Haiti
January 30, 2013
As part of its commitment to support and publicize the goals and programs of the Organization of American States (OAS) and in partnership with the Embassies of the Dominican Republic and Haiti in Washington, D.C., GFDD and FUNGLODE is pleased to present On Common Ground: Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Partner with PADF and World Wide Views to Convene Dominican Chapter of Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity
September 12, 2012
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), together with its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will partner with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and World Wide Views to convene the Dominican chapter of the Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity. The event will be celebrated during the initiative “World Wide Views on Biodiversity,” organized by the Technology Council of Denmark, with support from
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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 on the decline of biodiversity and the importance of effective policy among citizens worldwide.
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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 and the Inter-American Dialogue.
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GFDD Travels to Cartagena, Colombia to Participate in Sixth Summit of the Americas
April 16, 2012
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the Sixth Summit of the Americas, “Connecting the Americas: Partners for Prosperity,” in Cartagena, Colombia, celebrated April 14-15, 2012.
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After Three Days of Intense Sessions, Featuring Over 30 Presentations, Virtual Educa Caribe Comes to a Close
March 12, 2012
The international forum on integrating technology and innovation in higher education and professional training convened representatives from the following institutions: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología (MESCYT), Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU), Universidad Abierta Para Adultos (UAPA), Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA), Fundación Global Democracia y
Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Alianza ONG, Fundación Sur Futuro, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), Fundación Estrella, Fundación Cisneros, and Microsoft, among others. -
UNA-DR Inaugurates the Second Dominican Conference of the Inter-American System Model
February 15, 2012
On February 8, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in partnership with its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), the Dominican Republic Association of the United Nations (UNA-DR) and the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Youth Outreach and Development Program of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) celebrated the inauguration of the Second Dominican Model of the Inter-American System
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GFDD Will Represent Virtual Educa Caribe at Virtual Educa 2012 in Suriname
February 4, 2012
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will attend Virtual Educa 2012 to be celebrated in Suriname, February 29-March 2, 2012. Global Foundation for Democracy and Development will be representing Virtual Educa Caribe’s six years of experience in education, training and innovation.
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Dominican Republic and Organization of American States (OAS) Call for Greater Central American and Caribbean (SICA-CARICOM) Integration
October 7, 2011
President Leonel Fernandez stressed the importance of Central American and Caribbean countries creating a regional body that fosters dialogue and integration in the region. He made this statement during his appearance at the forum “Economic Outlook and Challenges for Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy,”
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Endorses Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarship Program Offering Opportunities for Master’s Studies in Brazil
August 31, 2011
The OAS Department of Human Development, Education and Culture has announced its new “OAS Scholarships Program – Coimbra Group of Brazilian Universities”, through which up to 50 scholarships are being offered for Master’s studies at Brazilian universities.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE bolster education opportunities for Dominican Students in collaboration with the OAS, Virtual Educa and the University of Panama
July 30, 2011
Two Dominican students are among the fortunate recipients of a coveted scholarship offered as an initiative of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the University of Panama, in collaboration with Virtual Educa and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE and GFDD), under the bilateral alliance of the OAS Program for Education and Training, (IMEDH).
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Dominican Film Showcase Draws to a Successful Close, Paving the Way to a Bright Future for the DR Film Industry
July 22, 2011
Thought-provoking, entertaining and artfully crafted films defined the first ever Dominican Film Showcase hosted by GFDD and FUNGLODE at the Cine Americas in Washington DC.
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Spellbound movie-goers at Cine Americas treated to moving tale of Jean Gentil during GFDD and FUNGLODE Dominican Republic Film Showcase
July 22, 2011
In the penultimate night of the hugely popular Cine America’s: Dominican Republic Film Showcase, GFDD and FUNGLODE presented a Dominican/Mexican/German movie production of Jean Gentil to a transfixed audience.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE host La Hija Natural at Cine Americas: Dominican Republic
July 21, 2011
The air was filled with waves of laughter at the packed screening of the Dominican melodrama, La Hija Natural (Love Child) at the Cine Americas: Dominican Republic, hosted by GFDD and FUNGLODE.
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Dominican inspired film Sugar wows Washington Audience at Cine Americas: Dominican Republic
July 19, 2011
Five Stars! That’s the audience’s verdict on last evening’s full-house screening of Sugar, the opening night film of the Dominican Film Showcase, in partnership with the Art Museum of the Americas of the OAS and presented as Cine Americas: Dominican Republic, hosted by GFDD and FUNGLODE, in Washington, DC yesterday.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE host Dominican Film Showcase at the Organization of American States in Collaboration with Art Museum of the Americas, Dominican Embassy to the US, and the Dominican Mission to the OAS
July 13, 2011
GFDD and FUNGLODE will be sponsoring a Dominican Film Showcase at the OAS, during which four films closely associated with the DR will be screened — two of them directed by Dominican filmmakers.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Participate in the XLI OAS General Assembly Held June 5-7, 2011 in San Salvador
June 8, 2011
GFDD and FUNGLODE joined high ranking officials from all 34 OAS member states, including 22 ministers, gathering in San Salvador for two intense days of discussions reviewing the OAS agenda and the most pressing issues affecting the region under the theme “Citizen Security in the Americas.”
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OAS Becomes General Secretariat of Virtual Educa, a GFDD and FUNGLODE partner institution
June 6, 2011
The Organization of American States (OAS) has become the General Secretariat of Virtual Educa. GFDD and FUNGLODE are the proud regional hosts of the Caribbean Chapter of Virtual Educa…
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Participate in Discussions With the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter
June 4, 2011
Representatives from several NGOs of the Region, including GFFD and FUNGLODE, as well as Ambassadors from Uruguay, Colombia, Canada, Venezuela and the US gathered to discuss the need to reinforce aspects of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and strengthen the education of the Charter among the member countries.
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GFDD-FUNGLODE participate in the Informal Consultations Between he OAS Secretary General and Representatives of Civil Society Organizations
June 4, 2011
A broad spectrum of civil society of the Americas, including FUNGLODE and GFDD, gathered in San Salvador two days prior to the celebration of the XVI Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of the American States.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE support OAS Scholarships at the University of Panama Alliance Program for Education and Training
June 3, 2011
The organization of American States (OAS) and the university of Panama, in collaboration with Virtual Educa and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE and GFDD), under the bilateral alliance of the OAS Program for Education and Training, has committed to helping 30 outstanding individuals from the Americas by sponsoring scholarships…
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GFDD and FUNGLODE to attend next OAS General Assembly in El Salvador advocating for International Coordination in Facing Citizen Insecurity
May 24, 2011
The Director of GFDD’s Washington DC office, Asun Sanz, will represent GFDD and FUNGLODE at the 41st OAS General Assembly to be held June 5 to 7, 2011, in San Salvador, with the theme of “Citizen Security in the Americas”.
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GFDD/FUNGLODE hosts 3 day OAS workshop in the DR Promoting Collaboration between Education and Culture
July 20, 2010
The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD/FUNGLODE), had the honor of hosting The Organization of American States (OAS) for a three-day inter-American workshop on “the role of the arts and communications media in the education of a democratic citizenry”.
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GFDD/FUNGLODE participates in OAS GA in Lima
June 10, 2010
The GFDD/FUNGLODE, represented by GFDD’s Washington office director, Asunción Sanz, among 150 or so other NGO representatives of civil society organizations from the member countries of the (OAS), participated in a dialogue with Heads of Delegation attending the 40th OAS General Assembly from June 6 to 8 in Lima, Peru.
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GFDD/FUNGLODEs Dominican Photo Exhibit at OAS draws to a close
May 26, 2010
This week is your last chance to experience a unique Photo Exhibit entitled “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” at the Terrace Gallery Level of the Organization of American States, in Washington DC. The last day for viewing this magnificent display of rarely-seen Dominican landscapes is Friday, May 28 (9 AM – 5 PM daily).
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OAS is venue for opening reception of traveling Photo Exhibition: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic
May 4, 2010
Over 100 guests attended the opening gala reception, including dignitaries like Dominican Ambassador to the OAS, Virgilio Alcantara, his deputy Edgar Aponte, and the Dominican Embassy was represented by the Deputy Chief of Mission..
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OAS to feature Dominican Photo Exhibit in May 2010
April 30, 2010
Following on from the success of Photo Exhibits in both Santo Domingo and Santiago last year, a hugely popular Expo showcasing images from the picture book, “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” is traveling to the US .
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Stay at the Forefront of Academic Debate, Attending UNU Lecture by Renowned Economist Dr. François Bourguignon
September 14, 2009
In order to stay abreast of current thought concerning the global economic crisis, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) attended the United Nations University’s Current Affairs Series, “The Crisis: Changing Prospects for Development,” featuring renowned economist Dr. François Bourguignon
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Organize Panel Discussion on Payment for Ecological Services
September 1, 2009
On August 18, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in collaboration with the Organization of the American States’ Department of Sustainable Development (DDS/OAS), organized a Panel Discussion on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in Latin America and the Caribbean at FUNGLODE headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Panel Discussion on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in Latin America and the Caribbean
August 14, 2009
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in collaboration with the Organization of the American States’ Department of Sustainable Development (DDS/OAS), are organizing a Panel Discussion on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) in Latin America and the Caribbean…
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Dominican Interns Wrap-Up OAS Experience
August 8, 2009
Four Dominican interns sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education and GFDD and FUNGLODE wrapped up their stay in Washington, DC, where they had been diligently working in different departments of the OAS over the summer months.
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Dominican Interns in DC Warmly Received at Dominican Embassy
August 4, 2009
Dominican interns sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education joined interns sponsored by GFDD and FUNGLODE in a full-day visit to the Dominican Embassy in Washington, DC.
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Four Dominican Professionals Begin Internships with the Organization of American States
June 12, 2009
As part of a continued effort to strengthen collaboration between the Dominican Republic and the Organization of American States, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), and its sister organization in the United States, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), are offering four young Dominican professionals the opportunity to intern…
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FUNGLODE and GFDD Participate in 39th OAS General Assembly
June 5, 2009
Yamile Eusebio, Education and Training Programs Coordinator of FUNGLODE, and Asunción Sanz, Projects Coordinator, GFDD, participated in the discussions of the XXXIX OAS General Assembly that took place in the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula.
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GFDD, FUNGLODE and InteRDom Participate in Groundbreaking Youth Forum at Summit of the Americas
April 22, 2009
The vital role of Youth in the future of the western hemisphere was officially acknowledged with a groundbreaking two-day Youth Forum, April 15-16, 2009.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Organize Internship Opportunities for Four Dominican Students with the Organization of American States
April 22, 2009
As part of their continued effort to strengthen collaboration between the Dominican Republic and the Organization of American States, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will be providing four young Dominican professionals with internship opportunities…
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InteRDom Presents Second Seminar on Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic
July 28, 2008
On Monday, July 28, 2008, the InteRDom Program, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), concluded its summer seminar series with the second seminar, “Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic.”
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Assist in Organizing Intensive Course on Commerce and Environment for Government Officials
March 31, 2008
GFDD and FUNGLODE are sponsoring an intensive course on commerce and environment for government officials that is being organized by the Organization of American States (OAS), today, March 31, until April 4, 2008, at the Escuela Diplomática de la Cancillería de la República Dominicana (Dominican Republic Diplomatic School at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters) in Santo Domingo.
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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Launches 2007 Annual Report
March 7, 2008
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) has just published its 2007 Annual Report, which features all the projects, initiatives and achievements realized by the institution, sister foundation of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in the United States, during the past year.
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Workshop on Culture and Economic and Social Advancement in the Americas
October 5, 2007
The International Workshop, “Culture as an Engine of Economic Growth and Social Inclusion in the Americas,” was organized by the Organization of American States (OAS), in association with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The program took place October 1-2, 2007, at OAS Headquarters in Washington, DC.
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Natasha Despotovic Joins OAS Panel of Experts
August 2, 2007
GFDD Executive Director and FUNGLODE Vice President, Natasha Despotovic, has been invited by the Organization of American States’ Department of Democratic Sustainability and Special Missions to form part of a Panel of Experts on Democratic Affairs.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Participate in the XXXVII OAS General Assembly in Panama City
June 8, 2007
The XXXVII General Assembly of the Organization of American States was inaugurated June 3, 2007 in Panama City by Panamanian President, Martín Torrijos, and Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, before delegates of 34 nations and high-level Panamanian government officials.
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Beyond Words and Paper: Why the Americas Must Act Against Corruption
November 20, 2006
As part of the Lecture Series of the Americas, the Organization of American States presents the seventeenth lecture with the title “Beyond Words and Paper: Why the Americas Must Act Against Corruption”. The guest speaker is Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International.
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“Challenges to Open Society,” the 16th Lecture Series of the Americas
September 26, 2006
As part of the Lecture Series of the Americas, the Organization of American States presents the sixteenth lecture with the title “Challenges to Open Society”. The guest speaker is George Soros, Chairman of Soros Fund Management and Founder and Chairman of the Open Society Institute …
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14th OAS Lecture Series of the Americas at FUNGLODE
August 3, 2006
The “Lecture Series of the Americas” is an initiative that the Organization of American States (OAS) has been celebrating for a year and two months now, with distinguished international guests.
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Judicial Power and Impunity
July 12, 2006
On June 29, 2006 in the FUNGLODE auditorium of Santo Domingo, the Honorable Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón’s conference titled, “Judicial Power and Impunity” was broadcasted as part of the Lecture Series of the Americas, originally presented at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Attend XXXVI General Assembly of the Organization of American States, OAS
June 4, 2006
Our colleagues Yamile Eusebio, Coordinator for Educational Projects, and Asuncion Sanz, Projects Coordinator, attended the opening and subsequent sessions of the OAS General Assembly celebrated…
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Orientation Session for Civil Society to the OAS XXXVI General Assembly
June 3, 2006
Summits Department of the Organization of American States, OAS (http://www.oas.org,) held an orientation session for representatives…
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Host Forum on Democratic Stability in the Americas
June 3, 2006
On June 3, 2006, GFDD/FUNGLODE hosted a forum on “Democratic Stability in the Americas: The Institutional Role of the OAS”, a joint effort with the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Canadian Government…
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GFDD Co-Sponsors Civil Society Special Session in Preparation for OAS General Assembly
May 3, 2006
GFDD, along with Microsoft and Hewlett Packard, co-sponsored the Civil Society Special Session held in Washington DC May 2-3 with Civil Society and the OAS Special…
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Fernando Henrique Cardoso Speaks at XII Lecture of the Americas
March 31, 2006
Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former President of Brazil, was the main speaker at the XII Lecture Series of the Americas, a program of the Organization of American States. Henrique Cardoso stated that the rising of leftist parties in Latin American countries still does not represent a threat to democracy in the region.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Hold OAS Lecture on the Present and Future of the Hemisphere
March 6, 2006
OAS representatives addressed a wide audience on the Present and Future of the Hemisphere, on a discussion panel held at FUNGLODE auditorium on March 6, 2006.
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XXIII Model of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States opened in Santo Domingo
March 5, 2006
President Leonel Fernández and OAS Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza opened the XXIII Model General Assembly of the Organization of American States, held in Santo Domingo, March 5, 2006.
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XXIII Model General Assembly of the OAS
December 7, 2005
The Organization of American States (OAS), the Ministry of Higher Education, (SEESCyT for its acronym in Spanish), the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (ANURD,) Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE,) and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) launched the “XXIII Model of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States for Universities (MOEA)”.
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Sir George A. O. Alleyne keynote speaker at the Ninth OAS Lecture Series of the Americas
October 11, 2005
“Health is instrumental in its own right in contributing to wealth and other aspects of human development,” confirmed the Barbadian-born Dr. George A. O. Alleyne, head of PAHO from 1995 to 2003 and currently Chancellor of the University of the West Indies in his lecture on “Health for Development” at the Ninth Conference of the Lecture Series of the Americas October 11, 2005.
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President Fernandez Addressed the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States
September 13, 2005
President of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernandez visited the Organization of American States during his last visit to the United States. President Fernandez talked about Latin America’s transitions to democracy and the region’s challenges and opportunities to strengthen their democratic institutions, increase the governments’ transparency…
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Challenges Facing Latin America and the Caribbean
September 13, 2005
As part of the VIII Lecture Series of the Americas organized by the Organization of American States (OAS), the former president of Spain, Felipe González delivered a conference entitled “Challenges Confronting Latin America and the Caribbean”.
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The United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic will organize Model OAS
September 13, 2005
President Leonel Fernandez and OAS Secretary General, Jose Miguel Insulza, signed an agreement of cooperation to conduct the XXIII model of the OAS General Assembly with universities and colleges.
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Teachers and Professors Benefit from Grant for Quality in Education on Line Course
September 6, 2005
A total of 279 professionals of the education sector are benefiting from the grants offered by Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD,) in collaboration with the State Secretary for Basic Education (SEE per its Spanish acronym) and the State Secretary for Higher Education, Science and Technology (SEESCyT per its Spanish acronym) and are following the on line course provided by the Organization of American States’
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7th Lecture of the Americas Presents OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza
July 15, 2005
The OAS Secretary General, Mr. Jose Miguel Insulza presentation on “Hemispheric Integration: An Overview of Challenges and Perspectives” held at the San Martín de Porres University in Lima Peru, on July 15th was retransmitted via radio, television and Internet as part of the 7th Lecture of the Americas.
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FUNGLODE, GFDD and UNA- RD participated in the OAS General Assembly held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
June 4, 2005
Representatives of the 34 nation members of the Organization of American States (OAS) gathered in Florida for a three-day summit to discuss the topic of “Delivering the Benefits of Democracy”.
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Conference with John B. Taylor, Former Deputy Secretary of the US Treasury
May 19, 2005
During this conference, which was the fifth event of the OAS Lecture of the Americas, John B. Taylor pointed out the positive outlook for the Latin American countries, which has been reflected on the recent economic growth that most of them have been experiencing. The main argument of his conference was the strong linkage between democracy and economic growth.
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Dr. Philippe Kirsch Delivers Conference as Part of OAS Lecture Series of the Americas
April 14, 2005
In the conference entitled ” The International Criminal Court and the Fulfillment of International Justice “, Dr. Philippe Kirsch commented on the independence and impartiality of the International Penal Court as well as the universal condition of its jurisdiction and verdicts.
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Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott addressed Compassion and Response to Human Suffering
April 11, 2005
Derek Walcott, the Nobel laureate, in his remarks during the fourth Organization of American States (OAS) Lecture Series of the Americas on April 11 th , discussed his acclaimed 1981 narrative poem, The Fortunate Traveler, in the context of issues surrounding suffering and human compassion.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign MOU to Promote OAS Lecture Series on the Americas
February 25, 2005
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the OAS office in Santo Domingo to support and promote the OAS’ Lecture Series on the Americas .
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Promote OAS Lecture Series of the Americas
January 25, 2005
The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development signed a memorandum of understanding with the OAS office in Santo Domingo to support and promote the OAS’ Lecture Series of the Americas.
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Jimmy Carter Speaks on the Promise and Peril of Democracy
January 25, 2005
The former US President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Jimmy Carter inaugurated the Lecture Series with his keynote address, “Promise and Peril of Democracy.” In his presentation, Mr. Carter urged the OAS to further democracy in the Western Hemisphere.
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Participation of the Dominican Republic at the Inter-American Seminar on Education for Democracy
September 23, 2004
Following its commitment to the development of civil society and civic education, FUNGLODE/GFDD took part in the Inter-American Seminar on Education for Democracy that took place in Washington, DC, September 20-23, 2004. The Seminar was hosted by the Organization of American States, OAS, and the Center for Civic Education.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Organize Panel Discussion on Electronic Governance
July 29, 2004
GFDD/FUNGLODE, in collaboration with the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD), and the Organization of American States (OAS), held a program on Electronic Government, July 28-29, 2004, in Santo Domingo.
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GFDD at the XXXIV OAS General Assembly
June 8, 2004
The XXXIV General Assembly of the Organization of American States was held in Quito, Ecuador, from 6 to 8 June of the current year. Global Foundation for Democracy and Development participated as one of around seventy non-governmental organizations and was represented by its Executive Director in the U.S.A., Ms. Natasha Despotovic.
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GFDD at the OAS Permanent Council Session on Civic Education
April 12, 2004
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development was one of the non-governmental organizations that attended the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council Session: “The Promotion of Democratic Culture through Education.”
