Global Innovation Hub, Taipei
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Taiwan, the FNF Global Innovation Hub was established in 2021. The Hub focuses on “digital transformation” and “innovation for democracy”, aiming to support the Friedrich Naumann Foundation on its way to becoming a creative innovation platform for liberalism. The Global Innovation Hub works with The Open Culture Foundation (OCF), Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy (TYAD), People Powered and other like-minded partners.
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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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“They told me it's not your fault. And I told them everything will be fine.”
Date｜09/12（Thu）－ 09/17（Tue）
Venue｜Node94（B1, No. 94, Chaozhou St., Da’an Dist., Taipei City）
Opening Hours｜10:30-19:00
*On 09/12, there will be an opening reception. We recommend visiting the exhibition between 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for the best experience.
*This exhibition allows only one person to experience it at a time. The exact waiting time will depend on the situation on-site. -
What Kind of Digital Citizenship Education Do We Need for the Future?
On May 4, 2024, the FNF Global Innovation Hub co-organized Digital Citizenship Education Expert Talk and World Café discussion with g0v jothon and g0v sch001 at the g0v summit, one of the world's premier civic tech events. The summit attracted hundreds of participants such as members of civic tech communities, educators, students, political workers, and enthusiasts of democracy and technology from around the globe.
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Taming the Digital Realm: FNF Advocates for Effective Regulations in Taiwan to Counter Authoritarian Influence
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Global Innovation Hub hosted a discussion on Thursday(22) titled "Taming the Digital Realm in the EU, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka." The event highlights the global need to regulate online platforms and enforce transparency, offering input that could be particularly relevant for Taiwan, which currently lacks regulation around content moderation and faces significant geopolitical challenges.
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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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Lawmakers from 24 countries visit Taiwan to Counter Authoritarian Influence from China
The Global Innovation Hub in Taipei co-hosted the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) Summit from July 30-31, 2024 with IPAC, gathering 49 members of parliament from 24 countries and the European Parliament.
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2024 Hacking Democracy Conference: How to Make AI Helpful for Participation and Deliberation
We will hold this Conference on September 3, 2024, 9:00-15:05 GMT+8 in Taipei in a hybrid format. If you are practitioners in participatory and deliberative democracy, come register before August 20, 2024!
