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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, New Delhi, Seoul, and Taipei. We also work in Malaysia. The FNF Indonesia team works with Ministry of Human Rights of Indonesia, LestraGP, CIPS, InDeKS, BINA Foundation and SAFENet . Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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Future-Proofing ASEAN`s Investment Regulation
A new paper “Future-Proofing Investment Regulation Across ASEAN” - commissioned by the Asia Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - looks at Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines from 2019 to 2025. The study traces how these four countries are trying to manage rising geopolitical and security pressures without abandoning openness or unsettling investor confidence.
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Divided We Fall: ASEAN’s Response to Trump’s Illiberal Trade Agenda
When President Trump’s "Liberation Day" trade policy hit Southeast Asia with tariffs reaching between 32 and 49%, the region’s economic foundation didn't just crack; it splintered. While ASEAN initially projected a rare image of defiance and solidarity, that unity lasted only weeks before the bloc’s two most export-dependent members, Vietnam and Cambodia, were first to break ranks to chase bilateral side deals with Washington.
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Unleashing Potential: How Economic Freedom Strengthens Civil Society in Indonesia
This article was written by Dedi Irawan, a team member of one of FNF Indonesia’s partner organizations, the Institute for Democracy and Prosperity (INDEKS). It reflects on their ongoing work in promoting the ideas of economic freedom in Indonesia
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A Stepping Stone for Business and Human Rights in Indonesia
Many of human rights violations in the business sectors are closely tide to environmental issues, particularly land conflicts in mining and plantations areas. How does Indonesia face this growing problem? read this article to learn more.
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EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement: Blueprint for Resilient Trade
Indonesia and the EU are creating new opportunities for business and sustainability with their free trade agreement. The agreement stands for innovative standards and stable global supply chains.
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Coalitions that Last: Lessons in Liberal Partnership from Gummersbach
Aditya Alta, Head of Research at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), shares his experience participating in the IAF Seminar in Gummersbach, Germany, on the topic of “Coalition Building and Strategic Partnership.”
The week-long programs highlight how collaboration and alliance play a key role in strengthening liberal movement in politically fragmented environments. -
Beyond Facilitation: Holding Space for Connection and Co-Creation
Follow the journey of Afifah, program officer FNF Indonesia, as she attend IAF seminar on the topic of "Moderation and Facilitation" on Gummersbach, Germany. Let us join Afifah on her exploration for a deeper understanding on the intricacies of Moderation and Facilitation, and of how to "hold space safely, not just for others, but also for ourselves".
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Three Days of Learning to Write Popular Essays on Tolerance and Freedom
The existence of social media brings new challenges for tolerance and diversity. Various views are so easily and freely produced and accessed on social media. It is easy to find narratives containing anti-freedom, intolerance, and anti-diversity ideas, even those containing descriptions of religious extremism.
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Economic Freedom and Health Rights in Indonesia during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The government has implemented policies to limit community activities several times since positive cases of COVID-19 were found in Indonesia in early 2020. The restriction policy was deemed necessary to reduce the spread of the virus.
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Living in Harmony with Living Values Education
Diversity is inherent in Indonesian identity. However, in recent years, the anti-diversity atmosphere has increased as political dynamics have led to societal polarization. The current polarization is still very pronounced, mainly in social media timelines, especially those related to religious and ethnic sentiments.
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Press Freedom: Indonesia government fears on critics and murals
Freedom of press and expressions in Indonesia are under threat as the government under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo takes harsh actions against critics. Violence against journalists is increasing as his popularity continues to decrease.
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Carbon Pricing; what are they and how do they work?
Monday, August 23, 2021, a webinar was held with the theme “The Importance of Carbon Pricing Regulation in Indonesia”. This webinar aims to provide information on matters relating to the Carbon Tax, such as Indonesia's readiness in implementing the carbon tax in terms of human resources, technology, and compliance with applicable regulations. This webinar was held online through the Zoom platform which started at 13.35 and was attended by 85 participants.
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Circular Economy: An Economic Alternative for A Liveable World
To promote sustainability driven by innovation, FNF Indonesia, in collaboration with Kemenkumham RI, Climate Institute, Greeneration alongside Ecoxyztem held a Circular Jumpstart, a workshop about circular economy from June 5 – July 22, 2021, with the theme “Towards Smart and Sustainable Cities through Circular Practice” and was attended by 15 selected start-ups coming with various ideas and businesses.
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Job Opening for Program Assistant Climate Change and Communications [CLOSED]
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), https://www.freiheit.org/id/indonesia, a German non-profit organization in Jakarta, is inviting qualified individuals to fill the position of PROGRAM ASSISTANT CLIMATE CHANGE AND COMMUNICATIONS.
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Perjalanan Lestari: An Act of Sustainable Travel
As tourists, we must also contribute to achieving sustainability in the world of tourism. FNF Indonesia, in collaboration with Climate Institute, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and TelusuRI aim to promote the creation of sustainable travel by conducting a series of workshops titled “Sekolah Telusuri: Perjalanan Lestari”.
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