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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.
News
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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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What’s next after the Germans election?
FNF Indonesia held a partner gathering and discussion on February 24th, 2025, focusing on the results of the German election and its global implications. The event was attended FNF Indonesia partners, including the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), the Journalists Association for Diversity (SEJUK), the Institute for Democracy and Prosperity (INDEKS), and representatives from the Bureau of Cooperation at the Ministry of Human Rights and the Bureau of Cooperation at the Ministry of Law.
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Self-Discovery: A Facilitation Journey at IAF
Follow the journey of Elgawaty-Project Officer FNF Indonesia-who had the opportunity to attend the IAF seminar with the theme ‘Moderation: Facilitation and Programme Design’ in Gummersbach, Germany. Not only sharing her experiences, Elgawaty also invites us to reflect on the meaning of ‘full presence’ in carrying out each of our activities.
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Entrepreneurship and Open Market: Lessons in Ecosystems from Gummersbach
Follow Muhammad Nidhal as he reflects on his experience attending the IAF seminar "Promoting Entrepreneurship and Open Markets" in Gummersbach, where he is exposed to interactive workshops, panels, and group exercises that adds to his understanding of entrepreneurship—including its foundations, challenges, and probable solutions within the context of liberal principles.
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Strengthening Business and Human Rights Together
Indonesia is one of the pioneers in Southeast Asia in implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights adopted in 2011. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation supports this process.
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An Evening with FNF’s Civil Society Partners: The Future of Democracy in Indonesia
On September 9th, civil society partners of FNF Indonesia gathered for a networking event to have an exchange on the future of democracy in Indonesia. The event brought together voices from various sectors, all dedicated to exploring the challenges and opportunities facing Indonesia’s democratic landscape. The atmosphere was lively, filled with insightful exchanges on how to strengthen democratic institutions and promote civic engagement in the country.
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The 2024 Asia Liberty Forum: Networking to Empower
Nanang Sunandar, Co-founder and Chairperson of Institut Demokrasi dan Kesejahteraan Sosial (INDEKS), attended the Asia Liberty Forum this year. It is an event where individuals representing think tanks and civil society organizations from various countries in Asia meet to exchange ideas and experiences around freedom issues. During that time, Nanang had the opportunity to participate in several insightful sessions covering a variety of topics related to freedom and liberty.
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Unleashing Creativity: Diving into Inspiration in Bangkok
Amid the vibrant cityscape of Bangkok, Nurul Fitriani–Technical Officer FNF Indonesia–had the opportunity to attend a writing workshop held by FNF Regional Office in Bangkok. On this occasion, Nurul not only gained new and refreshing writing insights, but also expanded her social network with FNF staff who came from other offices in the Southeast Asia and East Asia (SOOA) region.
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Business and Human Rights: An Important Milestone for Human Rights in Indonesia
On May 20th, 2024, the Human Rights Division of Indonesia's Ministry of Law and Human Rights officially launched the "Implementing Guidelines for the Regional Task Force on Business and Human Rights." FNF as one of the Ministry's partners had contributed to realizing the implementation of the regulation since the early process.
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FNF and LeGePe Coordination Meeting on Empowering Communities in Central Java Province
Discover how Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Indonesia and the Institute of Empowerment Movement (LeGePe) are joining forces to strengthen democracy, promote good governance, and empower communities in Central Java Province. Uncover their impactful initiatives for 2024, from civic education to economic empowerment, and their inspiring field visits that showcase the power of unity in driving positive change. Read it all here.
