The expertise hubs enrich the international profile of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. They enable joint work across regions through their focus on globally relevant policy issues. These include questions of international financial and economic policy, digital policy, security, development and human rights policy.
We are Active in over 60 Countries: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is committed to working with all its strength for a liberal world. Our core concern is the realization of freedom and responsibility. We promote the development of democratic, market-based and constitutional structures so that more and more people can live in a liberal, democratic society.
Through the connection of EU experts, civil society, and decision makers we seek to foster open dialogue and discuss liberal policy solutions to European challenges. Together with our liberal partners, we develop formats and campaigns to promote rule of law, free markets and human rights. Moreover, we coordinate EU co-funded projects in the field of democracy support, development cooperation and human rights protection.
Through our seven offices in the MENA Region, we actively promote the political debate to support innovative liberal approaches and solutions. Our projects are liberal platforms on which the Foundation's partners from the Gulf to the Levant and the entire southern side of the Mediterranean can provide creative impulses and discuss geopolitical issues.
From our seven offices in Sub-Saharan Africa, we focus on promoting political networking. We are committed to strengthening liberalism and promoting human rights, the rule of law and the social market economy.
In North America, our focus is on the transatlantic partnership, which we see as a supporting pillar for the security and stability of Western democracies. We encourage the political debate and develop innovative liberal approaches. In Latin America we work to promote strong democratic institutions, respect for human rights and rule of law as well as promoting liberal dialogue throughout the region.
With its offices in Asia, the foundation supports programs to strengthen democratic processes, particularly free and fair elections, and transparent and accountable governance. The Foundation in the region also showcases innovation as a tool to encourage civic participation that further promotes freedom.
FNF's Global Innovation Hub promotes social innovation, offering novel solutions to build a better, more inclusive, and freer society - reinforcing that liberals mean progress.
A more harmonious future requires addressing history openly - a discussion between the different communities about the past, and understanding fears and recognizng old and new wounds.
Despite the tireless efforts of demanding freedom of speech, press freedom and freedom of assembly by a broad civil society movement, Malaysia still is far from democratic.
RegTech is about employing technology to ensure efficient compliance management, in turn instilling transparency and accountability in business.
Democracy needs institutions to work well especially the rule of law, including a strong list of basic human rights, and a competitive market economy.
The anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law is a reminder that never again should atrocities be allowed to reign. Filipinos’ have the capacity to bring about change together as one nation.
FNF is looking for disruptive business ideas that incorporate the promotion of human rights in business operations and culture.
History tells us that trade has shaped Southeast Asia for thousands of years. Apart from goods, new ideas and technologies flowed along these routes.
The essence of leadership does not vary - the why of connecting with people, having influence, having values and a vision always remains same, but the how and what does vary.
While the history and culture of Europe is very different from Southeast Asia, some of the fundamental structural issues that shape international cooperation exist in both regions.