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In South Africa, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom supports pioneering empirical research projects, publications and roundtable discussions that provide an alternative platform for debate and the free exchange of ideas. These activities address the social and economic challenges facing South Africa as it continues to develop. They aim to offer practical policy recommendations and solutions.Well-researched studies and recommendations strengthen public awareness of issues concerning South Africa’s political and economic development. An important part of the Foundation's work focuses on collaboration with the Democratic Alliance (DA) - South Africa's liberal voice.
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Do African countries practice good governance? Tune in to the second broadcast of Check Your Freedom, a new mini TV series that airs on Mindset Learn. In episode two, young politically active youth discuss the topic of good governance. The programme is hosted by International Federation of Liberal Youth Female Leadership Programme Co-Programme Manager, Thando Xaba. She is joined in discussion by Ameerah Abrahams (RSA), Methembe Mthimkhulu (Zim) and Obey Sithole (Zim). https://youtu.be/99UHXt7MP4E You too are also invited to take part in the programme discussions and by taking up the Check Your Freedom quiz to find out how liberal you are: www.checkyourfreedom.tv Check Your Freedom. Do the QUIZ! Today on Mindset Learn at 12:56, 14:55 and 17:55 CAT. Mindset Learn is a 24/7 channels on DStv SA 319, DStv Africa, Open View HD, and Star Sat.
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Young professionals from Brazil, China, India, Russia, #SouthAfrica and the US: Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career! Apply now for a German Chancellor Fellowship and conduct your own project in Germany. Deadline: 15 October ℹ️ https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/german-chancellor-fellowship
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Is the future of government in coalition? The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa interrogates coalitions for liberals in African political parties reflecting on the recently launched Africa Liberal Network (ALN) Coalition Handbook. The main reason for these discussions is to answer these critical question: Can a liberal legacy be built and sustained through working in coalition arrangements and do coalitions dilute on liberal values? The discussions are moderated by Hon. Ms Refiloe Nt’sekhe of the Democratic Alliance in South Africa, she is joined by Senator Radu Mihail (Romania), Mr Putra Nababan (Indonesia), Mr Vinay Mishra (India) and Mr Raimar Wagner from FNF in Romania. It also includes featured appearances by Mr Manfred Richter who is the FNF Treasurer and Member of the Board, Hon. Ms Rym Mahjoub (Tunisia), Felipe Kast Sommerhoff (Chile), ALN strategic partners Martijn Bolkestein and Marjolein de Jong of the VVD and D66 (Netherlands) respectively.
