Beirut
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation Beirut Office is focused on Lebanon and its people. Regional and local turmoil makes the work of the foundation in this country challenging, forcing our office in Beirut to constantly adapt to new social and political changes. In Lebanon, our main objective is to support Lebanese start-ups, civil society organisations and liberal political parties while raising awareness about political education, female empowerment and durable development.
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Guidebook on Citizen Participation In Municipal Elections
In partnership with “Nahnoo” we have developed and designed a Guidebook specific about the municipal election law and campaigning for elections: The guidebook provides a general overview about the municipal election law, election campaign, citizen engagement and communication campaign.
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UNDP Bootcamp
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), in partnership with the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and the Lebanese American University (LAU), recently organized a two-day bootcamp
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Project Watan Youth Camp
The meeting, in which more than 80 young people from various Lebanese regions, included political, cultural, environmental and entertainment activities, on Saturday 2 September 2023 in "Chahtoul Camping Site".
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CSS 23: Active Citizenship in Times of Crisis
This year, the third edition of Citizenship Summer School (CSS) took place in Beirut from August 16 to 19. As in previous years, and in partnership with Service de La vie Etudiante Universite Saint Joseph, the program once again provided a rewarding experience and extensive insights for all participants.
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Transforming Tragedy into Activism and Change
Given the pressing need to manage the port of Beirut in alignment with internationally accepted standards for port management, operation, and investment, it becomes crucial to align with economic, political, and administrative transformations essential for development.
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Liberalism is the solution!
During the pre-war period, Lebanon was considered an oasis of liberalism, but only when compared to its neighbors and the rest of the Arab world. In today’s world, Lebanon can no longer rely on relative freedom. It needs to start a series of urgent and profound liberal reforms in most sectors to increase its competitiveness and unleash its people’s entrepreneurial spirit.
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MENA Digital Summer School
The summer school aims to address the challenges of digitization in an innovative, interdisciplinary and forward-looking way to educate and inspire experts on digital transformation, by putting the students and their projects in the foreground
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Liberal Alphabet Series: Universal AI Uprising – A revolution for Private and Public Sectors?
On Tuesday, we hosted the next part of our Liberal Alphabet series. Dedicated to the letter U, we spent an evening discussing the Uprising of AI!
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Praktikumsbericht
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FNF x Studio Madane - From Promises to Actions: Exhibition & Panel Discussion on Political Transformation in the City
In collaboration with Studio Madane, we presented a one-day event in Beirut, aimed at igniting conversations around effective change in urban environments and empowering urban communities for political transformation. The exhibition, titled "Beirut River: Portrait & Injection," showcased the effective conversations that took place with the residents which led to a vivid discourse of urban politics to the streets.
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Lebanon’s Economic Crisis by Sector: Reforming the Healthcare System
More than half of the Lebanese population does not currently benefit from any form of healthcare coverage, limiting access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare services. The crisis only exacerbated an already overstretched healthcare sector. This policy brief, based on an expert roundtable, deliberates about the bottlenecks of the healthcare system and maps out tangible and implementable recommendations to instigate change.
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Project Watan Training Academy - Graduation Ceremony
Political parties perform a crucial task in democracies today: They allow citizens to engage in politics, represent their respective needs, and form and advocate for their policies. Simoultaneously, a healthy working within the party is just as important as a functioning external representation. Therefore, FNF Beirut has partnered with Project Watan, an emerging party, to launch an academy supporting this process.
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FNF Beirut x IFLRY - Migration Seminar
On June 21, we opened the first part of the Twin Migration Seminars organized by the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) in partnership with FNF. The project includes a first seminar in Beirut, hosted by FNF Lebanon and Syria, and a second seminar in Madrid, hosted by FNF Madrid.
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Lebanon: From a Host Nation to a Port of Departure?
FNF Beirut accommodated a visiting program on Migration, organized by FNF Madrid. The FNF Madrid Policy Group composed by liberal policy makers and experts from across Europe, North and West Africa, and the Middle East had the opportunity to get to know the reality of migration management in Lebanon first-hand.
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Reshaping European Energy Relations across the Mediterranean: The Case of Green Hydrogen
Since 2019, Lebanon has been facing a multi-faceted crisis. This has led to severe shortages in fuel supply, which in turn resulted in further blackout in the national electricity grid with public electricity supply not exceeding a couple of hours per day. As Lebanon is relying mostly on oil imports for its energy supply, this publication explores the perspectives of alternative energy supply in Lebanon, highlighting the use of hydrogen.
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Presenting IDARA’s closing ceremony: Empowering Lebanon's Youth Leaders 🚀 On this transformative journey for over four months, ambitious individuals from diverse regions of Lebanon have been immersed in activities, mentorship sessions, and comprehensive preparations. The culmination was a momentous presentation on September 30, featuring the unveiling of five remarkable projects. We extend our congratulations to all participants for their unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements. Together, we're building a brighter and more empowered future! #IDARAYouthLeaders #FNFLebanon
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"Day 1 Bootcamp Highlights! 🚀 Session 1: Campaign Crafting 101: Participants cracked the code to impactful campaigns, understanding objectives, messaging, and team dynamics. Armed with theoretical prowess, they're ready to craft campaign magic in the real world. 📈 Session 2: Building Campaign Data & Analysis: Our student candidates explored the world of data with gusto, learning to gather, manage, and analyze campaign information. From collection methods to ethical handling, they gained the know-how to turn raw numbers into actionable insights, ready to inform their leadership journey. 📢 Session 3: Promote Candidates on Campus and Social Media: Participants dove into the art of amplification, mastering the skills to market their campaigns and candidates effectively. Crafting strategic messages, they learned to shine across diverse campus audiences and seize the power of social media for maximum impact. Session 4: Crafting the Perfect Candidate Profile: We dived into the art of storytelling, learning how to weave a compelling narrative that resonates with your audience. From strengths to passions, we uncovered the secrets to crafting a profile that shines. Here's to an empowering day of growth, learning, and laying the groundwork for impactful journeys!" #fnflebanon #beirut #lebanon #siyasiyat
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The spotlight was on two crucial topics that are shaping the future of student leadership: The Importance of Female Representation in Students' Elections: We dived into the undeniable power of diverse voices. With inspiring stories and eye-opening insights, we explored how elevating female leaders isn't just a choice – it's a necessity. The Importance of Data in electoral campaings: We delved into the importance of gathering voter data and how to maximise your chances through the use of that data! On this first day, we journeyed through empowerment, awareness, and action, and each session was a step toward a more inclusive and data-informed future. #fnflebanon #flip #siyasiyat #empowerment #youth
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