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.
In Iran, new generations take to the streets. Their message: away with the Mullahs, away with Islamism, let us be free. But where is the support for them in the free West?
Morocco’s sports development dilemma: world-class urban stadiums versus neglected peripheral areas
Despite Morocco’s steady economic growth, young women aged 15–24 remain largely excluded from the labor market.
We are the office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. We work to promote liberal values in our societies.
The Media 2025 Forum provided a detailed picture of the problems facing the press in the Republic of Moldova, in a context characterized by unprecedented pressure on information, economic...
Romania became part of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Southeast Europe’s sub-region in the early 1990s.
The Foundation for Freedom has had a presence in Dakar, Senegal since 1980. From here it manages most of the West- African Subregion.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing clim
The Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung For Freedom (FNF) is a German foundation. In Germany and in 60 countries around the world, FNF and its partners promote freedom, liberalism, democracy, human rights...
As African states face growing pressure on public finances and limited access to traditional funding, diaspora bonds are gaining attention as an innovative development tool. At a Liberal Forum held in Abidjan, organised by the Friedrich Naumann