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.
The idea of open government, collaboration meetings, and radical transparency is to involve citizens as co-designers of service to the people.
Technology mavens, big data analysts, startup experts, and civic leaders meet in Hong Kong to share experiences, and create solutions and tools in response to global issues.
Access to reliable information, economic hurdles, and an open attitude and mindset were identified as widespread concerns in the region
The development in technology ushered in smart cities. Urbanization has led to the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) in cities’ planning system, improving living standards and creating space for...
As individuals, we cannot just cross our arms and hope that the government will respond to the climate crisis.
FNF Indonesia's 50 Years celebration was an occasion of pride and joy.
FNF Türkiye supports partners who are active in a network of liberal parties, think tanks, civil society organizations, initiatives and scientific institutions. Together we advocate liberal politics...
FNF Philippines is comprised of a vibrant, diverse and innovative team whose members are always open to new ideas when executing its programs. These traits of the young team help ensure that liberal...
Social media have provoked fast exchange of information. In the past, traditional media used to verify their information before it was published and thus served as a sort of information buffer. Now...