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.
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The Tech Radar: A publication series on emerging technologies and strategic foresight
The Tech Radar: A new publication series at the intersection of emerging technologies and strategic foresight by the Global Innovation Hub of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom
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How Public Participation Can Improve AI Governance: vTaiwan’s Initiatives
The civic tech project vTaiwan has gained international attention for its design of effective public participation mechanisms, which has led to the facilitation of over 20 legislative reviews in Taiwan. Most notably, in 2019, the platform hosted an online deliberation leading to regulatory adjustments for the ride-hailing platform Uber in Taiwan. In 2023, vTaiwan was relaunched as a community-based project. Now, they use their proven participatory approach to tackle the challenge of inclusive AI governance.
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Youth Empowerment Project － Our Collaborations with Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy in 2024
In 2024, the Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy (TYAD) and the Global Innovation Hub of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom jointly organized the Youth Empowerment Project, which included the 2024 Gap Generation –Young Advocate Empowerment Camp held in Kaohsiung from April 20 to 21 and the 2024 Youth Mock Parliament Interpellation Seminars.
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“They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine.”
Date｜09/12（Thu）－ 09/17（Tue）
Venue｜Node94（B1, No. 94, Chaozhou St., Da’an Dist., Taipei City）
Opening Hours｜10:30-19:00
*On 09/12, there will be an opening reception. We recommend visiting the exhibition between 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for the best experience.
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Internet Shutdowns: The Rising Tactic of Authoritarian Control
Imagine waking up to a world with no internet—no news, no social media, no contact with loved ones. For millions, this is reality. Our new publication explores Internet Shutdowns and successful countermeasures.
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What Kind of Digital Citizenship Education Do We Need for the Future?
On May 4, 2024, the FNF Global Innovation Hub co-organized Digital Citizenship Education Expert Talk and World Café discussion with g0v jothon and g0v sch001 at the g0v summit, one of the world's premier civic tech events. The summit attracted hundreds of participants such as members of civic tech communities, educators, students, political workers, and enthusiasts of democracy and technology from around the globe.
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Lawmakers from 24 countries visit Taiwan to Counter Authoritarian Influence from China
The Global Innovation Hub in Taipei co-hosted the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) Summit from July 30-31, 2024 with IPAC, gathering 49 members of parliament from 24 countries and the European Parliament.
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Publications
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The Issue Is Not Unification, but Forced Unification
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When Globalisation Meets Geopolitics in the Semiconductor Supply Chain
11/2023Mehr -
Examples of Civic Tech Communities-Governments Collaboration Around The World
10/2023Mehr -
AI-Generated Disinformation in the 2024 Taiwan Presidential Election
11/2024Mehr