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Two Days Full of Thought, Discussion and Debate at the First Annual Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018
September 27, 2018
The Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean is an international conference in New York where, over the course of two days, international experts including Heads of State, Ministers of Foreign Relations and senior representatives from regional organizations and think-tanks hold conversations and analyze the role of Latin America and the Caribbean on the world stage.
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.
Experts Recommend Creation of Effective Mechanism to Guarantee Democratic Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean
September 27, 2018
Latin America continues to lack an effective overall mechanism that will guarantee the sustainability of democracy, an element that constitutes a challenge to the region that it must overcome in the short-term.
Leonel Fernández Encourages Creation of Mechanism to Coordinate Latin American and Caribbean Policies at the International Level
September 26, 2018
The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, during a keynote speech delivered at the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean encouraged the creation of a consultation mechanism that would coordinate the policies related to the region at the international level.
Expert says the quality of democracy in Latin America has dropped significantly
September 26, 2018
The Latin American and Caribbean regions are currently experiencing a notorious drop in the quality of its democracy. Expert Daniel Zovatto, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for the IDEA Internacional organization, revealed during a keynote speech statements delivered during the Global Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean being held in New York City with the support of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode). The event is headed by Dr. Leonel Fernández, the former President of the Dominican Republic.
ECLAC Executive Secretary Highlights Main Challenges Faced by Latin America and the Caribbean
September 26, 2018
The Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Alicia Bárcena, considered that it is urgent to strengthen the confidence in international organizations which are called upon to create the proper environment so that the nations in the region – as well as in the rest of the world – are able to continue forward in their goals to reach development and prosperity.
Leonel Fernández Will Head Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 in New York
September 26, 2018
More than 30 international experts, including Heads of State, Ministers of Foreign Relations and senior representatives of regional organizations and think tanks will discuss their ideas on the present and future of the region on September 25-27, 2018, in New York City.
Leonel Fernández Highlights the Role of the Dominican Republic in Democratic Consolidation in Latin America During Opening Remarks at the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018
September 25, 2018
Today, the former President of the Dominican Republic and President of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD/Funglode), Dr. Leonel Fernández, led the opening event of the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2018, a conference taking place in New York on Wednesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 27. During his speech, the President highlighted the role of the Dominican Republic in the strengthening of democracy in the region.

Presentations

Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 - Magazine
by: GFDD Download (.PDF)
Perspectivas económicas y sociales de América Latina y el Caribe
Author: Alicia Bárcena, Executive Secretary, ECLAC Download (.PDF)
El Súper Ciclo Electoral latinoamericano: 2017-2019
Author: Dr. Daniel Zovatto, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, International IDEA Download (.PDF)

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Two Days Full of Thought, Discussion and Debate at the First Annual Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018

OAS General Secretary Says Democracy is the Continent’s Most Important Political Principal

Experts Recommend Creation of Effective Mechanism to Guarantee Democratic Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean

Leonel Fernández Encourages Creation of Mechanism to Coordinate Latin American and Caribbean Policies at the International Level

Expert says the quality of democracy in Latin America has dropped significantly

ECLAC Executive Secretary Highlights Main Challenges Faced by Latin America and the Caribbean

Leonel Fernández Will Head Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 in New York

Leonel Fernández Highlights the Role of the Dominican Republic in Democratic Consolidation in Latin America During Opening Remarks at the Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018

Presentations

Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2018 - Magazine

Perspectivas económicas y sociales de América Latina y el Caribe

El Súper Ciclo Electoral latinoamericano: 2017-2019

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