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The association of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom with Sri Lanka is nearly five decades old. During the period 1968 to 2013, and upon recommencing its work in 2016 the Foundation's work focuses primarily on the core values of freedom and responsibility. The Foundation's contribution to Sri Lanka's political, socio-economic development over the years is well accepted, recognized and appreciated by legislators, opinion leaders, academics, and civil society actors.
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Taming the Digital Realm: Global Content Moderation Practices
In this in-depth publication on global content moderation practices, we explore the challenges and implications of regulating online platforms. Several authors highlight the importance of considering local socio-political and cultural contexts when enforcing content moderation, while others examine the delicate balance between regulation, digital rights, and freedom of expression.
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Beyond Imagination: AI Art Contest on Liberal Values
In search of talents in AI art incorporating Liberal Values and taking the imagination beyond the mind into the digital world. We call upon all digital art enthusiasts to submit their AI Artwork in line with Liberal Values to win prizes. The Competition is open to all age groups worldwide.
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Tunes of Freedom - Musical Journey for a better and freer world
An initiative that strives to bridge the gap between liberal values and the wider population by engaging both the logical and creative aspects of thinking. By appealing to both the left and right brain hemispheres, it aims to foster a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of liberal ideologies.
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Glimmer of Hope for Sri Lanka's Economy in Q1-2023, but Challenges Remain
The first quarter of 2023 has brought with it a glimmer of hope for Sri Lanka's economy, which has been struggling in recent years. Despite some positive signs, however, it remains unclear whether the country can sustain this momentum and achieve long-term growth.
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NextGenSL - Friedrich Naumann Foundation For Freedom holds post-Budget forum
Developing a constructive dialogue on the need for an inclusive development and growth trajectory via multi-constituency interests across the island and beyond individual party ideologies, the NextGenSL in collaboration with Friedrich Naumann Foundation For Freedom Sri Lanka held a post-Budget forum recently.
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Responsible Business – Sustainable Supply Chains as driver for Global Competitiveness
Sustainability and profitability are no longer mutually exclusive. Today, transnational sustainability laws are legislated across the world to regulate global value chains. Regulations such as the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act that will enter into force on 01 January 2023 oblige companies to comply with business due diligence and compliance standards across the supply chain within their business sector and goes beyond the existing legislations at national level.
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Report launch on Public Private Partnership Model for Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for freedom Sri Lanka (FNF) and JAAR Corporate Solutions launched a report on ‘Public Private Partnership Model for CPC: An analysis of Opportunities and Challenges today at a special event held in Colombo.
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South Asian travel trade banking on regional tourism
The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the travel industry in most parts of the world and professionals in the tourist trade in South Asia are hoping regional and domestic tourism will save the day.
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World Press Freedom Day 2021
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom wanted to find out how journalists in Sri Lanka see their role in 2021 in providing information as a public good. In a panel discussion three representatives of the media discussed with Roel Raymond
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Bankers and Telcos must rethink strategies to help Ecommerce
The COVID-19 pandemic has facilitated lifestyle changes for most globally, and in this new normal, more consumers are turning to e-Commerce to purchase their daily needs.
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South Asia forging ahead towards renewable energy
Land-locked Nepal and the island nation of Sri Lanka are both rich in renewable resources that could be utilised for power generation. And both countries have ambitious plans of increasing their respective installed energy capacities within the next several years by exploiting these renewable energy reserves.
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Restarting South Asia: The Tea industry faces up to its challenges
The coronavirus pandemic wrought havoc on almost all walks of life, and the various industries ranging from commodities, tourism to apparel are even today trying to get back to normal. It was no different for the Tea industry, though it seems that some of the challenges it faced have helped the industry see things differently.
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Not all heroes wear capes, but a lot of them wear saris, duppattas and whatever they want to.
At the wake of this Pandemic women are working twice as much. They are taking care of the household and also working from home. Their work hours as compared to men has been doubled. But in a complex society like ours intersectionality also plays a huge role in the discrimination against women.
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Representation and Empowerment: Ten women and their call for Diversity and Inclusion
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, together with NextGenSL, organised an event named "iLead", which was held on the 8th of March to commemorate International Women's day and shine a spotlight on what reforms women felt they deserved, through having ten highly accomplished women to make a ten minute speech on what they would change and do differently if they were to become president.
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Leading the Nation through inclusion, equality and educational reforms
The women were invited to share their vision for the country, in a ten-minute presentation, if they ever have the opportunity of leading the country.
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The individual is the smallest minority in the world. Empowering marginalized voices is a catalyst for progress. When we lend an ear to those often unheard, we foster empathy and pave the way for a more inclusive society. At FNF, we work to uplift and amplify these voices, forging a path towards equity, understanding, and a brighter future for all. When we understand that we’re all human, we can forge ahead as humanity! #EmpowerVoices #InclusionMatters #Equality #FNFSL
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On this International Day of Peace, we celebrate the profound ideals and principles that underpin liberalism's approach to fostering global harmony and cooperation. At its core, liberalism advocates for the peaceful coexistence of nations, the protection of individual rights, and the promotion of democratic governance. This perspective envisions a world where diplomacy triumphs over conflict, where human rights are upheld, and where nations collaborate to address shared challenges. Take a glimpse about the ‘Democratic Peace Theory’. A hypothesis of liberalism which proposes that Democracies are less likely to wage war against each other compared to non-democracies: https://www.britannica.com/topic/democratic-peace #InternationalPeaceDay #FNFSL
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The rise of AI brings immense opportunities and challenges. Ethical considerations are vital to ensure that AI technology aligns with liberal values, protecting individual rights and freedoms. As Liberals, we advocate for an open dialogue on AI ethics, striving for a future where innovation and ethics coexist harmoniously. AI can change the world, so let’s work to make sure that change is for the better! #AIEthics #TechEthics #LiberalValues #FNFSL
