50th Anniversary of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom
Fifty years ago, on 19 May 1958, at Villa Hammerschmidt in Bonn, a group of committed Liberals met with the then Federal President, Theodor Heuss, to establish the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. In so doing they acted with precisely the sort of civic involvement that a vibrant democracy requires. If those founders were still with us today, they would be proud of what they started.
e-Learning Award granted to the International e-Academy
The concept launched by the International e-Academy for Leadership was recognized at the Hannover CeBIT Information Technology Trade Show with the European award for e-Learning “eureleA 2008”.
Strengthening Networks and Combating Human Trafficking: LI and CALD Hold a Conference on Human Rights
Liberal International (LI) and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) and the Taiwan Fund for Democracy, organized the conference “Strengthening Networks and Combating Human Trafficking” in Taipei, Taiwan from December 7-10 2007. Hosted by the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan (DPP), the conference was designed to create awareness of human trafficking in Asia, to analyze its dynamics and to work out policy responses. It also looked at the role of liberal parties and parliamentarians in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Jürgen Wickert appointed coordinator of ENOP
On his first General Assembly on 7 November 2007 in the European Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Brussels, the “European Network of Political Foundations” (ENOP) has elected Dr. Jürgen D. Wickert (Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit) as its new coordinator for two years. ENoP consists of 41 members from 19 countries and is not an umbrella organization but a cooperation to represent the interests of the 5 political families in Europe concerning the EU.
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From Object to Subject. Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe’s External Relations
A Joint International Conference in Berlin November 5-6th, 2007, organized by the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung (FNSt) and Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
A Joint International Conference in Berlin November 5-6th, 2007, organized by the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung (FNSt) and Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
The forthcoming European-African Summit in Lisbon December 8-9th 2007 - the first one since the Cairo Summit in 2000 – is proof that Africa is not excluded from the rest of the world. In fact, Africa is part and parcel of international politics and the world economy. Against this background this international conference “From Object to Subject. Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe’s External Relations” took place at an appropriate time and offered a unique opportunity for Africans, Europeans and Americans to critically discuss and review the difficult and sometimes delicate relationship between the European Union (EU), African Union (AU) and its Sub-Saharan member states.
Belarus: An outsider to the political values and structures of Europe
In terms of geography Belarus is situated in the centre of Europe. Nevertheless it remains an outsider to the political values and structures of Europe. Ruled by an autocratic leader, the people of Belarus do not enjoy the same liberties and opportunities as the citizens of the countries of the EU. Therefore it is important to strengthen the civil society in Belarus.
Political advocacy in Tanzania
The Civic United Front (CUF) in Tanzania completed the advocacy training for its councillors as planned at the end of October 2007. With the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation East Africa (FNF) office trainings programmes were conducted in eight stations and managed to reach almost all 168 CUF councillors in the country.
Burma ‘on the brink of a Humanitarian Crisis’; Civil War Possible
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Regional Office South Asia: Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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| Dr. René Klaff in the Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
Global Launch of the Economic Freedom Index of the World 2007 in New-Delhi
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| Release of Economic Freedom Index of the World 2007 |
50th Anniversary of Ayn Rand
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| Katrin Bannach, FNSt South Asia addresses the gathering |
South Africa: Is conformity of views the aim?
Ms. Raenette Taljaard the director of the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF), one the Foundation’s partners in South Africa, comments on the possible arrest of the Sunday Times editor for making documents available relevant to whether the Minister of Health is fit to hold public office. The notion of arrest has raised criticism among civil society groups and the opposition for the infringement on press freedom.
Consultancy for liberal reform party in India
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In support of promoting Liberal Principles
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TII, Indonesia and Lion Rock, Hong Kong - Winners of EFN Asia 2007 Awards
We are delighted to announce the winners of the first EFN Asia Awards. They are the Indonesian Institute, Center for Public Policy Research (TII) and the Lion Rock Institute.
Conference: New Approaches to Conflict-Management in the Middle East under Scrutiny
The Middle Eastern Region has a large number of long-standing conflicts, of which the most relevant are the Israeli-Arab conflict and the conflict over hegemony in the Gulf since the collapse of state structures in Iraq. There is a controversy in the international political debate over the correct approach that promises more success in resolving these conflicts: the sub-regional or the multilateral.
MEP Alexander Graf Lambsdorff visits Turkey
Alexander Count LAMBSDORFF, Member of the European Parliament visited Turkey from August 11 to 14, amid the debates over Turkey’s accession to the European Union are becoming more intense with the victory of Islamic rooted AKP, Justice and Development Party success at the general election held on 22 July 07.
Apply for 2007 Freda Utley Prize for Advancing Liberty!
Organisations and think-tanks are encouraged to apply for the 2007 Freda Utley Prize, which rewards the efforts of non-governmental organisations to effectively spread the ideas of freedom in difficult parts of the world. This annual prize offers a $10,000 reward to a single winner that demonstrates excellence in reaching a broad audience or making substantial impact on opinion-makers to make concepts related to freedom better understood.
Security Conference on “Democratization and Security in Central Eurasia”
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North Korea: Seminar on the Economics of International Trade and Investment
Although it still seems a far way to go until the DPR Korea considers an integration into the WTO or regional trade agreements there is still a great interest in the topic.
Efficiency and Good Governance in Regulatory Bodies – need of the hour
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| Dr. Salman Shah |
Pakistan IAF Alumni network becomes the FreedomGaters
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FNSt Partner conferred with the "Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2007"
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| Dr. Raghuvanshi |
Running a Successful Liberal Youth Organisation
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'India-FAN' formed to develop Liberal Network
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“National champions” - a waste of taxpayers’ money
Large multinational corporations have financial capacities that exceed the gross domestic product of entire countries. Their enormous contribution to employment, growth and fiscal revenues makes it understandable that governments are tempted to nurture local companies to turn them into “national champions”. However, experts attending the recent International Conference on Competition by the Federal Cartel Office agreed that nurturing these national giants makes them dependent on government support rather than allow them to be competitive in international markets.
Turkish MP advisers visit Brussels and Berlin
Ten advisers of members of the Turkish Parliament visited Brussels and Berlin in order to be informed about Turkish-EU relations, the assessment of Turkish EU politics from a European point of view and the status quo of Turkish chances to enter the European Union.
Thai Prime Minister vows to fully support the creation of an ASEAN Human Rights Commission
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New study shows Property Rights laws boost prosperity
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Liberal MP visits Turkey
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'Regional Economic Integration an essential precondition for a peaceful South Asia’ says Dr. Gerhardt
Dr. Wolfgang Gerhardt, MP and Chairman of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, underlined the importance of a functioning market economy for creation of a prosperous, open, peaceful South Asia, free from poverty and oppression. He was speaking at the 2nd SAARC Business Leaders Conclave on the topic of "Regional Cooperation: A Springboard for Growth and Job Creation" held in Mumbai from 17-18th February 2007.
Dr. Wolfgang Gerhardt, Chairman FNF, Visits India
From its Regional Office South Asia in Delhi, Friedrich Naumann Foundation implements a broad spectrum of projects in the areas of market economy, rule of law, civic education and conflict prevention. Interactions with Project Partners, politicians, business leaders and security experts – the program of Dr. Wolfgang Gerhardt was tight!
Foundation kicked off European election campaign
The FNF in Sofia kicked off European election year 2007 with a series of political training courses. In May probably, 18 members of the European Parliament will be elected in Bulgaria, which, after 17 years of transformation, is no longer a satellite state of the USSR, but a full member of the EU.
THE ART OF ASKING
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SMED: Launching SME Policy Reforms to face the Challenges in the SAARC Region
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“India-US Nuclear Agreement: Deal or No Deal?”
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International Conference of Autonomous Regions for Tibet
A unique International Conference of Autonomous Regions for Tibet (19-20 November 2006) was organised on the outskirts of Delhi by the Tibetan Parliamentary and Policy Research Centre (TPPRC) which is a joint project of the Friedrich-Naumann Stiftung (FNSt.) and the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile.
Pakistani Liberals visited Germany
A delegation of seven liberal Pakistanis hailing from FNSt partners in Pakistan visited Germany on the invitation of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF). The delegation comprised of senior members of Liberal Forum Pakistan (LFP), Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) as well as a leading liberal journalist of the country.
Restructuring Relations between Western and Islamic Countries
This was the topic of the 3rd International Roundtable on "Constructing Peace, Deconstructing Terror" which was held in Brussels on 26/27. November 2007, jointly organized by the Mumbai-based Strategic Foresight Group, the liberal fraction of the European Parliament "Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)" and the Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation.
Human Rights Forum and Book Launch Stress Importance of Rule of Law, Individual Liberty
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| Siegfried Herzog |
Making the Market Work for the Poor
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| Siegfried Herzog |
Local Autonomy and Successful Local Economic Development
In South Korea, local autonomy has been so far discussed mainly from the institutional and political points of view. However, in the era of “Glocalization” (meaning the impact of globalisation on local politics and economy) one also needs to evaluate local autonomy from the economic perspective, in particular, the opportunities and challenges of local governments.
Liberalism, Youth & Democracy in South Asia
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Technology for Rural, Micro and SME Development
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Free Trade and Minimum State Intervention key ingredients of Regional Cooperation...
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SPARC Earthquake Consultation
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Hun Sen declares support for an Independent Human Rights Institution
“We want to establish a National Human Rights Institution based on the Paris Principles,” declared Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia during his keynote address at a conference on the Establishment of a National Human Rights Institution in Cambodia.
EFN Asia discusses the merits of free trade
The benefits of free trade have been proven, with empirical studies, to increase wealth and economic growth for nations. Yet populist NGOs usually condemn trade agreements for their effects on marginalized communities. How useful are bilateral free trade agreements? A conference organised by FNF Southeast and East Asia discussed this question in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the 8th EFN Asia Annual Conference.
Member of the German Bundestag visits Pakistan
Liberal parliamentarian gains herself a first impression of the country
Liberal parliamentarian gains herself a first impression of the country
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| Ms. Hoff, MP with Mr. Gul |
Meeting of the FNSt Alumni in India
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| Alumni |
Economic Freedom Index of the World 2006 released in India ...
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| Report |
FNSt-EU Joint project on 'Prevention of Torture'
India’s quest to be a global player is in keeping with its initiatives to strengthen democracy. Strong democratic institutions are the key to a free society and dynamic individuals. Respect for human rights is a pre-condition for the strengthening of such institutions.
Functioning Market Economy a key ingredient to Freedom and Development...
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1st German Muslim Dialogue
Legal representation of the Muslim faith and matters of integrating the Muslim community into the fabrics of German liberal democracy are the major issues to be discussed with the German government in the next 2-3 years.
IAF Alumni conferred with Magsaysay award!
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Tibetans in-exile elect a new Parliament
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De-regulation – SMED and FCCISL take the Lead
FNSt Partner SMED organized a highly successful "Key persons' Forum" in collaboration with the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry in Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
Drive Against Bribe Campaign
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