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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We are hiring - Join us!
FNF Global Innovation Hub is looking for an Administration Assistant. Join us!
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How Can AI Facilitate Public Participation and Deliberation? Register for I4D Café!
On July 17, 7:00-8:00 pm PDT, we will host FNF’s 7th Episode of Innovation for Democracy Café: How Can AI Facilitate Public Participation and Deliberation? Register for this online discussion to discover whether AI can facilitate citizens’ participation to public affairs before July 17!
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Top of the Table – The 100 Key Figures in the China Scene from the Foundations
Anna Marti, Head of FNF Taiwan and the Global Innovation Hub, has been featured in Table.Media, the largest independent start-up for quality journalism in Germany. Table.Media's professional briefings serve as an essential information resource for key figures in politics, business, administration, associations, science, education, NGOs, and society.
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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.
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【Register for our events】HK Anti-Extradition Bill Movement: Five Years Anniversary
This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Bill Movement. The FNF Global Innovation Hub sincerely invites you to join our events to safeguard democracy and freedom, and to meet like-minded friends.
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Why Taiwan is the Most Progressive Place for LGBTQ Rights in Asia
Taiwan is a vibrant democracy of 24 million people that Beijing claims as its own, despite never having controlled it. Its LGBTQ rights are among the most advanced in Asia, which is the opposite of Beijing's stance.
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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.