News – GFDD Global Roundtables
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Global Roundtable interview with Nestor Mendez highlights the lesser known initiatives of the OAS and its future outlook
December 11, 2019
Washington, D.C.- The Organization of American States’ (OAS) Assistant Secretary General Nestor Mendez sat down with the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s (GFDD) correspondent and Dominican diplomat, Angie Martinez, for an interview in GFDD’s Global Roundtable series on August 12, 2019. Martinez began with an introduction of Mendez’ many accomplishments as Ambassador of Belize […]
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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development welcomed Paulo Abrao, Executive Secretary for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States (IACHR/OAS), for a segment of GFDD’s Global Roundtables series of videos and interviews
November 27, 2019
Angie Martinez, GFDD contributor, began the interview with a brief background of Abrao’s many achievements and asked what the IACHR’s process looks like for an individual citizen who wants to file a human rights violation complain. Abrao went over the 3 mandates that guide the IACHR; the individual petition system, monitoring of the human rights […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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President of the Inter-American Dialogue Sits with GFDD
November 2, 2017
For its third Global Roundtable of 2017, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) sought out the input and advice of Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, on a wide range of current events and recent trends in US-Latin American and Caribbean relations.
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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 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
a more green economy; about the next OAS General Assembly that will take place in Cancun, Mexico in June and regarding the Ministerial Meeting on May 31 which will address the crisis in Venezuela. -
GFDD Global Roundtables: Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research States that “As Long as Sovereignty and Democracy Persist, Latin American Countries Will Continue to Grow and Develop”
June 7, 2016
During this session, Despotovic and Weisbrot discussed the findings of Weisbrot’s latest book Failed: What the “Experts” Got Wrong About the Global Economy, in addition to an engaged debate about the long term economic failures and changes that have taken place in the last couple of decades and how these have impacted Latin America.
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Green Growth Discussed by World Bank Lead Environmental Economist
April 21, 2015
On April 21, the GFDD Global Roundtables hosted Dr. Muthukumara Mani, Lead Environmental Economist at the World Bank and author of the publication Greening India’s Growth: Costs, Valuations and Trade-offs. The session discussed Dr. Mani’s career background as an environmental economist and the role that environmental resources play in economic growth, otherwise known as Green Growth. The discussion further elaborated on the best practices that could
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Environmental Writer and Lead Economist at the World Bank to Discuss the Importance of Green Growth for the Dominican Republic
April 7, 2015
In April, the GFDD Global Roundtables will be hosting Dr. Muthukumara Mani, Lead Environmental Economist at the World Bank and author of the publication Greening India””s Growth: Costs, Valuations and Trade-offs. The session will focused on the topic of Green Growth and will consider what lessons can be learned from the best practices showcased in Dr. Mani’s publication to help promote the sustainable development of the Dominican Republic.
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GFDD Launches New Design and Format for GFDD Global Roundtable Issues Blog
February 5, 2015
As we enter the year 2015, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development celebrates the launch of a new look for its international affairs blog: the Global Roundtable Issues Blog (globalroundtableissues.wordpress.com.)
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H.E. Ambassador Argueta reflects on the Root Causes of Social Exclusion and Child Migration in the Americas at GFDD Global Roundtables
January 2, 2015
For the December edition of its online broadcast program “GFDD Global Roundtables,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) welcomed H. E. Ambassador Jose María Argueta, Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the OAS. The session focused on the issue of migration at the South US Border and the increasing rates of child migrants leaving the Americas.
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H.E. Ambassador Reyes Stresses to GFDD the Need to Restructure Institutions in the Northern Triangle to Address the Issue of Child Migration
January 2, 2015
Concluding the final edition of its online broadcast program “GFDD Global Roundtables” on Friday December 19, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) welcomed H. E. Ambassador Jorge Alberto Milla Reyes, Ambassador of Honduras to the United States of America. The session focused on the topical issue of migration at the South US Border and the increasing rates of child migrants leaving the Americas.
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Director of UN Alliance of Civilizations speaks to GFDD about the Importance of Social Cohesion for Economic Prosperity
November 21, 2014
For the November edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) invited Matthew Hodes, Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.
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GFDD to Greet H.E. Ambassador Argueta, Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the OAS at its December Session of GFDD Global Roundtables
November 19, 2014
For the December edition of its online broadcast program “GFDD Global Roundtables,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is honored to invite H. E. Ambassador Jose María Argueta, Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the OAS.
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GFDD to Greet Director of UN Alliance of Civilizations at its November Session of GFDD Global Roundtables
October 28, 2014
For the November edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is honoured to invite Matthew Hodes, Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.
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GFDD Greets UNA-USA Executive Director at August Edition of GFDD Global Roundtables
August 29, 2014
For the August edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) sat down with Chris Whatley, the Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the United States (UNA USA).
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GFDD to Greet Executive Director of UNA-USA, at its August Session of GFDD Global Roundtables
August 8, 2014
For the August edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is honoured to invite Chris Whatley, Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the United States.
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GFDD Talks to Ms. Christine Hart, from Women Thrive Worldwide, about Their Efforts to Promote Gender Equality and the Prevention of Sexual Violence against Women
July 31, 2014
On July 22, 2014 GFDD’s Executive Director, Ms. Natasha Despotovic, cordially welcomed Ms. Christine Hart, Manager of Policy and Government Affairs at Women Thrive Worldwide, who spoke in this Global Roundtable meeting about the role of gender equality and the issue of sexual violence against women within the post-2015 development agenda, with emphasis on the success of their advocacy efforts in the Caribbean and the USA in particular.
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GFDD Global Roundtables Hosts Ms. Christine Hart, Manager of Policy and Government Affairs at Women Thrive Worldwide for a Discussion on Gender Equality and the Prevention of Sexual Violence against Women
July 11, 2014
For the July edition of its online broadcast program “GFDD Global Roundtables,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (the Foundation) has the pleasure to invite Ms. Christine Hart, Manager of Policy and Government Affairs at Women Thrive Worldwide.
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GFDD Sits Down with UNEP NY Deputy Director to Discuss Importance of Sustainable Consumption and Production
June 30, 2014
On June 30, 2014 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) sat down with Mr. Jamil Ahmad, the Deputy Director of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) New York, for a focused discussion about Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) as part of the 2014 edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables.
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GFDD Global Roundtables hosts Mr. Jamil Ahmad, Deputy Director of UNEP New York for a Discussion on Sustainable Consumption and Production
June 25, 2014
For the June edition of its online broadcast program “GFDD Global Roundtables,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (the Foundation) has the pleasure to invite Jamil Ahmad, Deputy Director of the United Nations Environment Programme in New York.
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Ambassador Ruiz Diaz of Paraguay discusses the importance of poverty eradication within the post-2015 development agenda
May 30, 2014
On May 30, GFDD’s Executive Director, Ms. Natasha Despotovic sat down with Ambassador Ruiz Diaz Bareiro, the Permanent Representative of Paraguay to the Organization of American States (OAS) for the next edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables. Ambassador Ruiz Diaz, who has over 22 years’ experience as a career diplomat, provided insight on the importance of poverty eradication within the post-2015 development agenda.
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Ambassador Ruiz Diaz of Paraguay to discuss the importance of poverty eradication within the post-2015 development agenda
May 6, 2014
At the end of May, the next edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables will host Ambassador Ruiz Diaz Bareiro, the Permanent Representative of Paraguay to the Organization of American States (OAS). Ambassador Ruiz Diaz, who has over 22 years’ experience as a career diplomat, will sit down with GFDD’s Executive Director, Ms. Natasha Despotovic, to provide some insight on the importance of poverty eradication within the post-2015 development agenda.
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UNESCO New York Director, Ms. Vibeke Jensen, Discusses the Importance of Education in the Post 2015 Development Agenda
April 30, 2014
An experienced education specialist, Ms. Vibeke Jensen joined UNESCO in 1989. Having occupied important posts in numerous countries including Thailand, Pakistan and Vietnam to name just a few, Ms. Jensen has now assumed the dual positions of Director of UNESCO’s New York Office and Director of the Secretariat of the UN Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative.
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Writer and Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster Discusses the Dangers of Fracking and the Importance of Conserving Antarctica’s Environmental Resources
March 31, 2014
A noted oceans expert and longtime grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council, Jon Bowermaster has undergone numerous expeditions to the Antarctic over the past 25 years. As a result of his travels, Jon has become a keen advocate for environmental protection issues.
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Environmental Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster to Explain Importance of Banning the Practice of Fracking
March 26, 2014
At the end of March, the GFDD Global Roundtable will be hosting noted oceans expert and longtime grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council, Jon Bowermaster to discuss the importance of banning natural gas exploitation through hydraulic fracturing (or fracking – the controversial process of extracting natural gas from shale rock layers deep within the earth).
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Maldives Ambassador Discusses Climate Change Challenges for Small Island Developing States in the GFDD Global Roundtables
March 4, 2014
For the low lying island nation of the Maldives, climate change represents a growing threat to its population, as rising sea levels destroy the local biodiversity, reduce freshwater reserves and encroach on land.
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Maldives Ambassador to Focus on Importance of the World’s Oceans
February 25, 2014
In March, the GFDD Global Roundtable will be hosting His Excellency Ambassador Sareer of the Permanent Mission of Maldives to the United Nations to discuss the importance of oceans within the framework of the Sustainable Development.
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Civil Society Instrumental in the Creation of Post-2015 Development Agenda, Asserts Chilean Ambassador to the UN during GFDD’s Global Roundtable
January 30, 2014
On January 17, the first 2014 edition of GFDD’s online broadcast program “Global Roundtable” was delighted to host His Excellency Eduardo Gálvez, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations.
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GFDD to greet H. E. Eduardo Gálvez, Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of Chile to the UN, for a Global Roundtable meeting on the topic of Financing for Development
January 13, 2014
For the first edition in 2014 of GFDD’s online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” we are honoured to welcome His Excellency Eduardo Gálvez, Ambassador, and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations on Friday January 17, 2014 for a focused discussion around the topic now most trending at the UN – Financing for Sustainable Development.
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GFDD’s Global Roundtable: Group 77 Coordinator for Economic Governance and Financing for Development States “Financing is a Seed That Can Have Long Term Multiplying Effects”
November 7, 2013
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development in the November edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable”, its twentieth edition, had the pleasure of receiving the Group 77 Coordinator for Economic Governance and Financing for Development, Victor Ovalles Santos. Mr. Ovalles also serves as Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of his country, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations.
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GFDD and FUNGLODE to Greet United Nations G77 Coordinator for Economic Governance and Financing for Development
October 31, 2013
Close on the heels of the high level dialogue, held earlier in October at UN Headquarters, on the overall theme “The Monterrey Consensus, Doha Declaration on Financing for Development and related outcomes of major United Nations conferences and summits: status of implementation and tasks ahead”, the November edition of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development online broadcast program “Global Roundtable” will be
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Taxes Are an Antidote to Aid Dependence and a Solution to Sustainable Growth Says United Nations Official during GFDD’s Global Roundtable
August 7, 2013
Michael Lennard, Chief of International Tax Cooperation and Trade in the Financing for Development Office (FfDO) of the United Nations, joined GFDD at its broadcast program for an interesting discussion on international tax matters, and asserted that taxes are an antidote to aid dependence and a solution to sustainable growth.
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GFDD’s Global Roundtable Examines Role of National Tax Systems in Achieving the Millennium Development Goals
July 26, 2013
The August edition of the Global Foundation’s online broadcasting program “Global Roundtable” will have the pleasure to host Michael Lennard, Chief of International Tax Cooperation and Trade in the Financing for Development Office of the United Nations, in the Foundation’s New York office.
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Ambassador of El Salvador Discusses His Government’s Critical Role in Achieving Peace, Gender Parity and Social Development
July 17, 2013
Earlier in July, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development was very pleased to welcome Carlos Enrique García González, Ambassador of El Salvador to the United Nations.
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Ambassador of El Salvador Featured Guest in GFDD’s June Global Roundtable
June 11, 2013
Carlos Enrique García González, Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the United Nations, has accepted GFDD’s invitation to participate in the seventeenth edition of its online broadcasting program series “Global Roundtable,” to be held in the Foundation’s New York office on July 1, 2013.
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Ambassador of Venezuela Speaks at GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Roundtable About His Country, Post-Chavez
May 25, 2013
During its online broadcasting program “Global Roundtable,” in April, GFDD New York office cordially welcomed the Permanent Representative of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations, Jorge Valero Briceño.
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Venezuelan Ambassador Accepts GFDD’s Invitation for the Global Roundtable Program
May 21, 2013
For the sixteenth edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” GFDD has the pleasure to invite Jorge Valero Briceño, Permanent Representative of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United Nations.
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Mexican Ambassador Discusses the Country’s Critical Role in UN Processes, Climate Change Issues, and Financing for Development
May 14, 2013
The May edition of Global Foundation’s Roundtable series had the pleasure to host a visit from Luis Alfonso de Alba, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations. Ambassador de Alba, in his distinguished diplomatic career since 1983, has accomplished serving as Mexican diplomat, Ambassador, UN Representative, President of the Human Rights Council, Chief Negotiator for the Climate Change Summit among many other achievements.
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UN Official Discusses Reform Measures during GFDD’s Global Roundtable
March 15, 2013
The March edition of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development’s online broadcast program, “Global Roundtable” featured a discussion with Ion Botnaru, Director of General Assembly and Economic and Social Council Affairs Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management.
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Director of General Assembly and Economic and Social Council Affairs Division Confirms Participation in next GFDD Global Roundtable
February 20, 2013
On Monday, March 4, to discuss the work done by the General Assembly and ECOSOC Division, its role as one of the “wheels” to make the meetings move in the right direction, GFDD and FUNGLODE will have the pleasure to host Ion Botnaru, the Director of the Division and who interestingly also served as former Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to the UN.
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UNFPA Chief Discusses Impacts of the Global Transformation of Economies and Societies
February 4, 2013
On Monday, February 4, as part of their continuing series of Global Roundtables, GFDD and FUNGLODE had the pleasure of hosting José Miguel Guzmán, Chief of the Population and Development Branch of the United Nations Population Fund.
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Thirteenth Edition of “The GFDD Global Roundtable” To Discuss Demography Issues with Chief of UNFPA Population and Development Branch
January 8, 2013
The thirteenth edition of Global Foundation’s online broadcast program, “Global Roundtable,” and the first to take place in 2013, will feature a discussion with José Miguel Guzmán, Chief of the Population and Development Branch of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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United Nations Ambassador from Angola Discusses Post-War Efforts for Sustainable Development
December 10, 2012
In the most recent installment of its highly regarded Global Roundtable series, GFDD and FUNGLODE had the pleasure of hosting the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations of His Excellency Ismael Abraao Gasper Martins, who is also Vice Chair of the sixty-seventh session of the United Nation’s General Assembly.
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Global Roundtable to Host Angola’s Ambassador
October 25, 2012
H.E. Ambassador Ismael Abraao Gaspar Martins of Angola has confirmed his participation at the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) initiative “Global Roundtable,” on November 12, 2012 at the New York offices of GFDD.
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Tune in to the Eleventh Edition of The GFDD Global Roundtable and Learn about Fabien Cousteau’s Pledge to Plant One Billion Aquatic Species
June 18, 2012
On Monday, June 18, Oceanographer and Founder and Executive Director of Plant a Fish, Fabien Cousteau told GFDD Global Roundtable viewers of the important work being realized by his organization and his opinions of where we stand in achieving Millennium Development Goal 7 – environmental sustainability – and what we can expect to arise from negotiations during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janiero this month.
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Eleventh Edition of GFDD Global Roundtable with Oceanographer Fabien Cousteau
June 5, 2012
Seventy-three percent of our Planet is comprised of marine ecosystems, and it is an undeniable fact that human health and well-being is intrinsically linked to the health of the world’s oceans. Yet we continue to exploit our marine resources in ways that are not sustainable.
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GFDD Global Roundtable with Dr. Bruce Niswander, Director of the Global Business Incubator
March 26, 2012
Today, March 26, 2012, the GFDD Global Roundtable hosted a discussion session with Dr. Bruce Niswander, Director of the Global Business Incubator – a recent initiative of South-South News. The Incubator seeks to facilitate government and private sector opportunity to build capacity in countries of the Global South to leverage innovation and creativity for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
