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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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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Strengthening Democratic Alliances: Building Trust Between Taiwan, the U.S., and Europe.
2024 is a Super Election Year. Strengthening trust among democratic allies will be crucial for upholding the democratic system.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Global Innovation Hub (FNF Global Innovation Hub) and US Taiwan Watch hereby cordially invites you to join our Happy Hour event on Strengthening Democratic Alliances: Building Trust Between Taiwan, the U.S., and Europe.
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The 6th Episode of Innovation for Democracy Cafe: What Can Governments Do to Sustain Their Collaborations with Civic Tech Communities?
Have you thought about making digital services offered by the government better, more innovative, more participatory, and more inclusive? If yes, register for the 6th episode of Innovation for Democracy Cafe on April 30, 2024, 17:00 to 18:00 GMT+8, via webex
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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.
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Strengthening Digital Resilience: What Can We Learn from Taiwan and Estonia?
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Global Innovation Hub (FNF Global Innovation Hub) hereby cordially invites you to join our event Strengthening Digital Resilience: What Can We Learn from Taiwan and Estonia
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The 5th I4D Café: What Role Does VR Technology Play in Fostering Democracy Education?
Virtual reality (VR) isn’t solely for entertainment. It’s a powerful tool to preserve and convey important messages and historic facts that should never be forgotten, transcending both time and physical boundaries.
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FNF Global Innovation Hub on Taiwan Elections: 'Wide Political Divide in Youth; Rebuilding Political Culture Key to Shaping Future Politics'
On January 19th, 2024, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub hosted an event titled 'Decoding Taiwan's 2024 Election Results.' The Hub emphasized that the reconstruction of political culture would be crucial for Taiwan's future political landscape, given the diverse political views among the younger generation.
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Post-Election Discussion: Decoding Taiwan's 2024 Election Results
On January 19th, 2024, FNF Global Innovation Hub will organize an event with Da-Wun Sie, PhD candidate in Sociology at National Taiwan University, regarding Taiwan’s 2024 presidential and legislative elections. Mr. Sie will present a comprehensive analysis of the election outcomes, delving into key takeaways and implications for cross-strait relations.
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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
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