Rocio Diaz

Dominicana, licenciada en Administración de Empresas con postgrado en Finanzas. Interesada en tecnología y arte, sobre todo pintura y buena música.

Tengo un blog, www.accioncomunitaria.blogspot.com, y colaboro con Duarte 101 (otro blog dominicano) y ahora con Global Voices, lo cual representa un honor.

Me encanta escribir y, sobre todo, no soy conformista, de ahí surge la inspiración para mi blog, que es compartido con otra persona con ideas igualmente interesantes.

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Latest posts by Rocio Diaz

Dominican Republic: Demanding 4% of National Budget for Education

In the Dominican Republic there is a heated debate about the quality of education that focuses on the fact that the General Law of Education establishes that annual public funding on education must reach at least 4% of the GDP. Actually, only around 2% is destined to education. The Internet and social media networks have become important spaces for grassroots campaigns and communication.

24 December 2010

Dominican Republic: Leones Win Caribbean Baseball Series

After recent dominance by other teams in the Winter Baseball League in the Dominican Republic, the Leones del Escogido captured their first league title since 1992. They also moved onto compete in the Caribbean Series, where they also brought home the title.

10 February 2010

Dominican Republic: Goodbye to Composer Luis “Terror” Días

The community of Dominican Republic said goodbye to composer and musician Luis "Terror" Días, who died in Santo Domingo on December 8. His legacy includes composing more than 700 melodies, being an influence on artists such as Juan Luis Guerra and Fernando Villalona, as well as contributing to Dominican rock, of which he is considered a founding father.

14 December 2009

Dominican Republic: Factory in Los Haitises to be Relocated

Complying with a briefing by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with the demands of public protests of the Dominican community, the cement factory that was planned to be built in the protected area of Los Haitises National Park will be relocated.

3 December 2009

Dominican Republic: Cancer Awareness Campaigns

Cancer prevention campaigns in the Dominican Republic have been raising awareness for prevention and treatment, as well as providing support to those families that have been afflicted with the disease.

27 October 2009

Dominican Republic: Doctors on Strike

Doctors from the Dominican public health system have been on strike calling for a salary increase. However, the protest leave many wondering whether this is adversely affecting low-income families.

6 August 2009

Dominican Republic: The Financial Cost of Undocumented Haitian Immigrants

Ever since the Dominican Republic declared independence from Haiti in 1844, the fates of the two have been intertwined. Since economic development in Haiti is low in comparison, approximately 1 million Haitian immigrants have made their way to the D.R. Many are worried about the increasing cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants.

19 July 2009

Dominican Republic: Against the Cement Factory in Los Haitises

Dominicans have been protesting against the proposed construction of a cement factory in the protected area of Los Haitises National Park. Citing the rich biodiversity in this ecosystem, many feel like the flora and fauna would be damaged and that there are other places where this development could take place. Those involved in the online campaigns have felt like celebrating when a judge ruled that the development should be suspended due to these concerns.

24 June 2009