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FUNGLODE, GFDD and UNA- RD participated in the OAS General Assembly held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
