Global Innovation Hub, Taipei
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Taiwan, the FNF Global Innovation Hub was established in 2021. The Hub focuses on “digital transformation” and “innovation for democracy”, aiming to support the Friedrich Naumann Foundation on its way to becoming a creative innovation platform for liberalism. The Global Innovation Hub works with The Open Culture Foundation (OCF), Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy (TYAD), People Powered and other like-minded partners. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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“Governing will be difficult“
On Monday May 20, the new President of Taiwan, William Lai Ching-te and his Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim were inaugurated in Taipei. Many representatives from neighbouring countries and the international community, politicians from all Taiwanese political groups and civil society representatives attended. Dr. Rainer Adam, the current head of the Taiwan office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Taipei, was also a guest at the inauguration. Freiheit.org spoke to Dr. Adam about the new President Lai, his new government and the political situation on the island.
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FNF, USTW Watch: Building Trust, Confidence Against Autocracy Essential for Democracies
In a year marked by record number of elections around the globe, strengthening trust among democratic allies is vital to maintaining democratic systems. On May 16, the German Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub and the US Taiwan Watch (USTW) hosted their first joint event. The event highlighted the key to strengthen trust between Taiwan and its international allies, offering strategic suggestions for future administrations of Taiwan, US and Europe.
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Register for Civic Tech and Digital Citizenship Education Workshop Co-organized by g0v jothon and FNF before June 4!
g0v jothon, g0v Sch001, and FNF Global Innovation Hub will co-organize Civic Tech and Digital Citizenship Education Workshop Co-organized by g0v jothon and FNF in Berlin (Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. Haus der Deutschen Caritas, Reinhardtstraße 13, 10117 Berlin-Mitte) on June 5, 14:00-16:00 (GMT+2). Please click here to register before June 4!
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Countering Authoritarian Influence in Southeast Asia
FNF Global Innovation Hub will hold the Countering Authoritarian Influence in Southeast Asia event in cooperation with Department of International Affairs, DPP on May 21, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm, at Wooman Power (No. 153-1, Section 1, Keelung Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City. The entrance is the gate of Wan-shih Building). Please click here to register before May 19!
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Embracing Cyber Hygiene
In honor of the upcoming Mother's Day, the FNF Global Innovation Hub in Taipei has crafted a campaign promoting cybersecurity with love and care 🌐✨ Let's celebrate by gifting not just flowers but the timeless promise of cybersecurity! 🎁
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BRICS enlargement - a "non-event" or a stage victory against the West?
The enlargement of the BRICS group at the beginning of the year to include five new member states raises questions about the political and economic consequences. What do the existing members expect from the expansion? What do the new ones expect? What does BRICS enlargement mean for the West, and what could a liberal response to this look like?
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Digital Resilience of Taiwan and Estonia: Empowering Citizens and Boosting Global Collaboration amid Authoritarian Challenges
Taiwan and Estonia, both aware of their unique geopolitical challenges, have prioritized strategies against disinformation and cyber threats, placing a strong emphasis on digital resilience. The dialogue during the event underscored the critical role of both the public and private sectors in combating cyberattacks and the need for international cooperation among democratic allies facing authoritarian pressures.