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Globalization and Regional Integration THE FIRST THREE YEARS | 2004–2006 Director Natasha Despotovic Coordinator Semiramis de Miranda Text Asuncion Sanz Yamile Eusebio Kerry Stefancyk Photography Anne Casale Francis Arias Design Miya Su Rowe/Rowe Design House Copyright ©2007 Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Printed by Monroe Litho, United States 2 Table of Contents Prologue by President Leonel Fernández . 5 Prologue by Natasha Despotovic . .7 Vision . .11 Mission . .11 History . 11 Knowledge Transfer and Public Awareness Lecture Series . .12 Partners in Learning Program (PIL), in collaboration with Microsoft and the Dominican Ministry of Basic Education . .34 Lecture Series of the Americas, in collaboration with the Organization of American States . .42 The United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic and UN Events . .52 Univirtual Global Dominicana . .62 Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI) . 66 Portal www .Dominicanaonline .org . 74 International Center for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies (CIEMADeS) . .76 Coral Gardens Project in the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with Counterpart International . 82 Cooperative Programs with the Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) . 86 InteRDom: Internships in the Dominican Republic . 90 Dominican Republic Global Film Festival . 96 Virtual Educa & Virtual Educa Caribe . 102 Agreements Signed . .106 Contacts . .110 Offices . .110 3 4 Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) complements the mission of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), created in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in the year 2000, enhances its impact and expands its scope. Education, capacity building, public awareness, strengthened competitiveness and improved living conditions stand at the forefront of both institutions’ interests and goals. Numerous collaborative activities and programs with highly respected institutions and internationally renowned professionals create space for the exchange of experiences and transfer of knowledge, while setting the stage for social, economic and political transformations. Incorporated in 2002, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development opened its Washington D.C. and New York offices in 2003. The first three years of its full operation have produced impressive results, proving once again how important it is for developing countries to reach out, connect, learn and take home the best knowledge and expertise in order to overcome the hurdles of the past and successfully face the challenges of the 21st century. Strong partnerships have been established, new perspectives opened, and lessons have been learned on both sides. A great number of Dominican and international students, professionals, aspiring talents, intellectuals, community activists and enthusiasts have benefited from the Foundation’s activities and programs. We have spurred personal and professional growth as well as sustained institutional development. Infused with enthusiasm, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development takes upon itself the responsibility to continue the hard work and live up to the needs and expectations of the Dominican and international community. Leonel Fernández President of the Dominican Republic Founder and Honorary President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development 5 6 In the first three years of its activity, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) has striven to respond to the needs of the Dominican community, both at home and abroad, by partnering with reputable domestic and international organizations to create venues for knowledge transfer and opportunities that foster individual and national progress. An extensive series of conferences, seminars, workshops, panels and training sessions have bred full-fledged programs and institutional spin-outs, all of which have strengthened the Foundation and broadened its scope of influence. Portal Dominicanaonline.org is widely acknowledged as the most comprehensive and reliable Internet gateway to the Dominican Republic; InteRDom has established itself as the nation’s premier internship and academic exchange program; the Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI) has evolved into a center of excellence dedicated to training professionals in the audiovisual arts; DR Global