South Asia
The Foundation was established in Germany in 1958. It aims to promote the goal of making the principle of freedom valid for the dignity of all people and in all areas of society, both in Germany and abroad. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom works in over 65 countries worldwide. In South Asia we have offices in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Additionally we work with partners in Nepal. We promote civic education, trainings and the exchange of ideas in the region in four focal areas. These are economic freedom, human rights, urban governance and digital transformation. In addition to the country projects, the Foundation supports regional programs.
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Knowledge Partner for the organization of a Hackathon
In an effort to develop ideas to strengthen cooperation and understanding between countries in South Asia and the European Union specifically in the area of LGBTQ rights and issues, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is looking for a consultant to organize a hackathon.
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Interpretor - German to English
FNF South Asia is looking for a competent Interpreter so that the knowledge shared with them could ideally reach our English-speaking colleagues. The Interpreter must have a proven background and experience, especially with handling ‘Simultaneous Interpretation” tasks related to Finance and Accounting field. S/he should also have knowledge of German accounting words and phrases.
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Developing Shared Prosperity and Security in the Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal connects seven countries and enables 20 percent of world trade, making it an important leg of connectivity, prosperity and opportunity through trade and investment.
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The 'Unintended' Consequences of the Ukraine Crisis for South Asia
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has undermined the values of sovereignty and freedom enshrined in the United Nations Charter, in addition to threatening the peace, stability and the viability of the international liberal economy.
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Overview and Transformation of Education in Bhutan
“More than a hundred years later, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new century again and in need of a new vision to prepare for what lies ahead. Unlike the past century, this one is qualitatively and quantitatively different. It is defined by the accelerated rate of change in all aspects of our lives because of rapid technological advancements and globalisation. The future will be more wired and digital, driven by sophisticated technologies in towns and villages alike, as well as in homes and in workplaces. “ – the King of Bhutan
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Ramifications of the Tax Bill of Bhutan 2022
The pandemic years ushered a transformation never seen before in Bhutan, with massive changes in every sector. Bhutan graduates from the LDC in 2023, which will inadvertently place scrutiny on the capacity of its civil services and private and corporate sectors; it’s purely its ability to succeed in the face of such changes that will determine the fortunes of its people.
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A change of guard
The second round of general elections held on November 20 under the new federal republic system has given us a number of reasons to feel hopeful, the most important being the reassertion of people’s trust in democracy
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Climate change is undeniable and the global south is facing the worse impact of it. #SouthAsia is projected as one of the worst affected regions by global warming and climate change. Therefore, it becomes pertinent in the current times to discuss and assess the impact of climate change on human rights in the region. Join us for our upcoming #webtalk on #climatechange in #SouthAsia! Register here: https://fnfsouthasia.webex.com/weblink/register/r469d79ca5a7e3b4204bd00d3cac13d01 @stiftungfuerdiefreiheit #globalwarming #climatecrisis #climatechange #humanrights
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We wish you a very happy #RepublicDay !
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#InternationalDayofEducation The #UGC (University Grants Commission of India) recently released draft #guidelines for foreign #universities to establish campuses in India. The news has been met with a great deal of #optimism as well as apprehension and raised questions about its #implementation. 🎓 Centre for Civil Society and FNF South Asia is organizing a #paneldiscussion with #stakeholders on 'Evolving Higher Education: Road to Setting up Foreign Universities in India'. Through this discussion, we aim to #analyze what this step means for India’s #HigherEducation system & attempt to offer #recommendations to the #UGC on the same.
