Whale watching is often seen as a sustainable form of tourism that can support coastal communities, while also protecting cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) from some human pressures. The Dominican Republic is home to one of the oldest and most unique whale watching industries in the world, both in terms of the experiences that it … Continue reading “Resident Perceptions of Whale Watching in the Dominican Republic”
by Yuan Li Evidence of Chinese influence in the Dominican Republic is quite prevalent, visible not only in the popular Chinatown section of the capital city of Santo Domingo but also in the adoption of the “pica pollo” culinary tradition, one in which classical Dominican food items such as plantains and rice are prepared using … Continue reading “Dominican Republic and P. R. China: Exchange, Trade and Investment”
by Henry A. Montero The publication contributes to the body of scientific research on Parkinson’s disease and mental health development in Latin American and Caribbean countries, as well as to the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for psychosis dueto Parkinson’s disease, a common medical condition in the Dominican Republic. Download it here >
by Yosmayra E. Reyes The Dominican Republic is a country on the brink of change both socially and economically. It is marked by a complex system whose aims have fallen short in distributing adequate health services to its indigent populations. Solutions in resource allocations are difficult as little research has been done with the intent … Continue reading “Mental Health Perspectives: a detailed analysis of services and treatments in Monte Plate and national institutions specializing in mental health”
by Heitor Gurgulino de Souza This book is an overview of distance education initiatives in Latin American, Asia, Europe, and the USA. The author challenges your mind to rethink distance education and the new characteristics of students, professors, universities, governments and information technology companies. Buy on Amazon.com >>
by: C. Albert Batista, P. Bellegarde-Smith, D. Blanco, L. Collado, F. Franco, J. Ghasmann Bissainthe, J. Guerrero, R. Javis Luis and others Colonial slavery from the 16th century establishes an obligatory context for understanding the history and culture of Santo Domingo. It is also provides an indispensable key to comprehend the early and universal history … Continue reading “The Presence of Africa in the Caribbean, the Antilles and the United States”
by James E. Mahon Jr. The book presents and analysis of the challenges and scope of the 2012 tax reforms, placing them in an historical and geographical context while proposing options and developing opportunities for their future development. Download it here >
by José G. Caraballo-Cueto The book studies the Dominican economic model, in particular, it analyzes the impact of external sectors on the economy and the effect of economic growth on job creation and the labor market. In the same way, it discusses the conventional justification for a Free Trade agreement and explains why such an … Continue reading “Local Capacity Development: The Key to Benefiting from Globalization and Reducing Unemployment in the Dominican Republic”
by Matt Rosa & Hilary Lohmann The climate of the Dominican Republic, like many other Small Island Developing States (sids), is greatly influenced by large oceanatmosphere interactions such as trade winds and El Niño. Tropical cyclones, hurricanes, and sea level rise also constitute important components of this climate. As a country that is highly sensitive … Continue reading “Climate Change in the Dominican Republic: Coastal Resources and Communities”
Is a publication of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) that promotes hands-on daily tips to green our everyday lives and businesses while showing international best practices and lessons learned on sustainability. Buy on Amazon >
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