Global Innovation Hub
The Global Innovation Hub of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom was reopened in Taipei in 2021. The hub focuses on the topics of "Digital Transformation" and "Innovation for Democracy". With an international network of experts, the hub supports the Foundation as a creative innovation platform for liberalism.
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A Guide to Win Democracy Back: Civic Tech Project and Community Handbook
As a citizen, have you recently felt powerless to influence the decision-making process of public policy or to make a change in society? Do you find it more difficult to shape the development of technology than engineers or big tech companies do? Civic Tech Project & Community Handbook—From Taiwan’s g0v Community to the World: The Collaborative Wisdom of Digital Citizens is here to help you to regain your strength as an active citizen.
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FNF at RightsCon 2025: Our Accomplishments on Innovation and Empowerment
In February 2025, RightsCon—the world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age—held its 13th global convening in East Asia for the very first time, in vibrant Taipei, Taiwan. At the heart of this global gathering, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub was proud to be an official partner, helping bring urgent issues of digital rights to the forefront.
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The Discourse on Existential Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Between panic and acceleration: The discourse on AI risks is driven by ideologies, money and geopolitical interests - often bypassing real problems. A look behind the narratives and power structures.
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Defending Democracy: Collaborative Approaches to Combating Disinformation
Disinformation has become one of the most pressing threats to democracies
worldwide, undermining electoral integrity, public discourse, and social trust.
Democratic societies face the difficult task of balancing government
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Digital Dystopia: Surveillance, Manipulation, and the Erosion of Civil Liberties
On February 21, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub hosted a panel discussion titled " Experts examined online platform regulations, AI governance, data privacy, and state surveillance, with a focus on the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Taiwan’s regulatory landscape.
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Digital Participation Online Training & Digital Participation Chapter of Participation Playbook—Essential Resources for Digital Democracy
People Powered and we would like to introduce you the Digital Participation Online Training and the Digital Participation Chapter of the Participation Playbook, two very helpful resources for anyone who wants to use digital platforms or tools to facilitate citizen participation in public policy or politics! Both will help you build your own digital participation programs from the ground up.
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RightsCon 2025: “They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine.”
Following its first edition in September 2024 to widespread acclaim, the exhibition "They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine" has been invited as an official side event of RightsCon 2025 in Taipei. The FNF foundation partners with Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB) this time to invite artist Ting-Ting Cheng to present a bilingual (Mandarin Chinese and English) edition of the work, seeking to once again ignite public dialogue on issues surrounding body, gender, sexuality and human rights in the digital era, while expanding these discussions to a global audience.
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The Tech Radar: A publication series on emerging technologies and strategic foresight
The Tech Radar: A new publication series at the intersection of emerging technologies and strategic foresight by the Global Innovation Hub of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom
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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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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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Cyber Hygiene for Politicians: An Essential Protection in the Digital Age
In an increasingly digital world, politicians need to protect themselves from cyberattacks to ensure the integrity of democratic processes. Patricia Egger from Proton explains how important measures such as strong passwords, end-to-end encryption and the separation of private and professional activities help to minimize security risks.
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Webinar: When Globalisation Meets Geopolitics in the Semiconductor Supply Chain
Join us for the online publication launch event as we unveil a deep dive into the global semiconductor industry's intricate supply chain dynamics. Date and Time: 2023/11/30 17:00-18:30 (GMT+8)
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Our New Global Innovation Hub in Taipei
On March 21, 2023, the Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom (FNF) inaugurated its "Global Innovation Hub" with a reception in Taipei. Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany’s Minister of Education and Research, was the guest of honour and opened the new Global Innovation Hub as a member FNF´s Board of Trustees. She was in Taiwan in her capacity as a Minister.
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