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Recently a delegation of 9 digital change-makers was brought to Germany by the FNF International Ledership Academy (IAF) and FNF Global Innovation Hub for a week long tour, visiting various tech entrepreneurs, startup accelerator, institutions, communities as well as politicians.

"A whirlwind tour it was, but I found the programme informative, stimulating and altogether enriching for the kind of work I do." said Nalaka Gunawardene, a leading commentator and analyst on social, cultural and political impacts of IT development in Sri Lanka, in his report after the tour.

The delegation consisted of a diversed group of FNF staff, digital activists and startup entrepreneurs. During the tour, the delegation visited 5 German cities and were able to exchange ideas on digital transformation happening across government, business, media and society from European, Asian and African perspectives.

The aim of the delegation was to, among others, build a strong networks among FNF staff and partners working on innovation, and create a more comprehensive framework for cross-project activities of innovation topics.

The full report by Nalaka Gunawardene can be found at the FNF Southeast Asia Website.