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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Register for Open Parliament Hackathon on Dec. 6-7, 2024!
Have you tried to know what the congressmen, Members of Parliament, or legislators that we elected are doing, but in the end found it difficult to find the data you need from the websites of our congresses or parliaments? Come join our Open Parliament Hackathon with the help of technology on Dec. 6-7, 2024 in Meeting Room 201 and 202, 2F, GIS MOTC Convention Center to find the solution together!
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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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Vacancy: Join us as a Communications Officer! (One-year Contract)
FNF’s Global Innovation Hub is looking for new communications colleagues - join us!
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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.
*This exhibition allows only one person to experience it at a time. The exact waiting time will depend on the situation on-site. -
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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Civic Tech and Digital Citizenship Education Workshop in Berlin: Let’s co-create a manual to foster democracy together
Civic tech, short for "civic technology," refers to the use of technology to improve the relationship between citizens and their government. A leading example is the Taiwanese civic tech community g0v ("gov zero"), which has gained international recognition for its successful collaboration with the government. One of their most well-known initiatives was the real-time visualization of mask availability in stores during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples like this inspire communities worldwide to start similar initiatives in their regions. But how can such a fruitful collaboration between civil society and government be initiated?
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FNF’s Global Innovation Hub is looking for new colleague - join us!
FNF’s Global Innovation Hub is looking for new colleague - join us!. We are looking for- Programme Officer Digital Transformation
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Immersive Art Exhibition Tackles Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: “They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine.
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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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Taming the Digital Realm: FNF Advocates for Effective Regulations in Taiwan to Counter Authoritarian Influence
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub hosted a discussion on Thursday(22) titled "Taming the Digital Realm in the EU, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka." The event highlights the global need to regulate online platforms and enforce transparency, offering input that could be particularly relevant for Taiwan, which currently lacks regulation around content moderation and faces significant geopolitical challenges.
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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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Join Us for a Thought-Provoking Discussion: Taming the Digital Realm in the EU, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka
On August 22, 15:00-16:30, we invite you to join us for a crucial discussion at "Taming the Digital Realm - Regulating Online Platforms in the EU, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka." Register now to secure your spot for this insightful event before August 20!
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2024 Hacking Democracy Conference: How to Make AI Helpful for Participation and Deliberation
We will hold this Conference on September 3, 2024, 9:00-15:05 GMT+8 in Taipei in a hybrid format. If you are practitioners in participatory and deliberative democracy, come register before August 20, 2024!
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Dr. Stephan Thomae Discusses AI and Cybersecurity at FNF Global Innovation Hub and Delivers Keynote at International Arbitration Conference
Dr. Stephan Thomae, a distinguished member of the German Parliament, visited the FNF Global Innovation Hub and discussed AI and cybersecurity with the hub.
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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
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Examples of Civic Tech Communities-Governments Collaboration Around The World
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Europe's Path to Competitiveness in the Global AI Race
11/2024More