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FRIEDRICH-NAUMANN-FRIEDRICH-NAUMANN-FOUNDATION FOR FREEDOMFOUNDATION FOR FREEDOM
Alba ÇakoEU- Liaison Manager
Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom
“Democracy does not belong to any country or any region but it‘s a universal right.“
Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
THE GERMAN POLITICAL FOUNDATIONS
Play an important role in upholding the German Constitution.
Lesson from the Weimar Republic: Democracies need democrats. For democracy to succeed you need informed citizens (Civic education).
Pluralism: All political parties represented in the German Bundestag offer political education through their affiliated foundations.
DIE FRIEDRICH-NAUMANN-STIFTUNG FOR FREEDOM
Friedrich Naumann, 1860-1918
Theologian and liberal politician
Founder of the first „Staatsbürgerschule“ (Citizens‘ Academy) 1917
Co-Founder (and later Chair) of the German Democratic Party
FNF1958 Founded by Theodor Heuss
1963 Start of the international work
International
Politics
6 Regionalreferate:
Südasien & Südost,- OstasienMittel-, Südost & Osteuropa
MittelmeerländerAfrika
LateinamerikaEuropäische Instit. & Nordamerika
Auf 4 Kontinenten
Standorte in 44 Ländern
Aktivitäten in über 60 Ländern
In Deutschland:
Querschnittsreferat
Referat Internationale Konferenzen und Programme
Abroad:
6 Regionalreferate:
Südasien & Südost,- OstasienMittel-, Südost & Osteuropa
MittelmeerländerAfrika
LateinamerikaEuropäische Instit. & Nordamerika
Desk Multisectoral Tasks
Desk International Conferences and Programmes
Present on 4 Continents
Offices in 44 Countries
Activities in more than 60 Countries
In Deutschland:
6 Regionalreferate:
Südasien & Südost,- OstasienMittel-, Südost & Osteuropa
MittelmeerländerAfrika
LateinamerikaEuropäische Instit. & Nordamerika
In Germany:
6 Regional desks:
South- & SoutheastasiaMiddle-, Southeast & Easteurope
Mediterranean CountriesAfrica
Latin AmericaEuropean Instit. & North America
Project Countries
Regional Offices and Project Offices
MML, Cairo
LA, Mexico-City
Africa, Johannesburg
SA, New Dehli
SOOA, Bangkok
MSOE, SofiaEINA, Brüssel
Regional Offices
Is part of the German foreign- and development policy
Focusses on development cooperation and peace-promotion
Fosters free market economy, the Rule of Law and Human Rights
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE FNF
POLITICAL EDUCATION
INSTRUMENTS OF OUR WORK ABROAD
POLITICAL DIALOGUE
POLITICAL CONSULTING
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF OUR WORK ABROAD
Implementation of the principles of Freedom and Responsibilities by supporting the establishment of democratic structures in accordance with market-economy and the Rule of Law.
INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY
WORKING BASIS OF OUR ACTIVITIES ABROAD
FOCAL ISSUES
FUNDING GUIDELINES
Liberal Political Parties Think-Tanks, Research Institutes,
Universities, Associations Local and Transnational Non-Governmental-
Organisations International Networks
(e.g. Liberal International, Economic Freedom Network, CALD, RELIAL, NAL etc.)
OUR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
STRENGTHS & CHANCES
Sustainable, long-term Partnerships A very focused Agenda and a clear Set of Values
Effective Promotion of Liberal Values and Concepts Contribute to democratic, economic and social development
CHALLENGES
High volatility of partners especially regarding political partners
The emergence of new powers Threat of democracy and the rule of law in
several countries Crisis of liberalism
EXCURSION: THE FNF AND THE „ARABELLION“
FNF has 6 offices in 11 countries in the region
FNF began its work abroad 1964 in Tunis and is active in the region for almost 50 years
FNF in the Mediterranean Region/ Arab World
THREE PILLARS OF FNF-ACTIVITIES IN THE REGION:
(1) ORGANIZED POLITICAL LIBERALISM (2) MEDIA, CITIZEN JOURNALISM, SOCIAL MEDIA
(3) HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES
1. ORGANIZED POLITICAL LIBERALISM
2007: establishment of the Network of Arab Liberals (NAL) with support of FNF
www.arab-liberals.net Networking activities between NAL and ELDR Establishment of the Union of Arab Liberal Youth E.g. Trainings on the role of women and youth in
politics
2) MEDIA, CITIZEN JOURNALISM AND SOCIAL MEDIA Trainings of journalists since 1964 in Tunisia Trainings of journalists working in the electronic
media, television and radio in Egypt since 2005 Trainings for Bloggers and media representatives from
the region including from Libya Publication of a manual „Journalists and elections“ in
Arabic providing an explanation in clear and simple terms of the press law and electoral system
http://scr.bi/m0j1LT
3. HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES
„Enhancing the legal framework of the freedom of association in the Arab world through national dialogue and empowerment of civil society“
EU-FNF co-funded project 2007 – 2010 The project covered five Arab countries: Egypt,
Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria with an outreach component in Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria
Initiation of a regional platform for dialogue: the Arab Council for the Freedom of Association
www.arab-laws-reform.net
THE WORK OF THE FNF AFTER THE REVOLUTIONS
The Pillars proved to be accurate in Egypt. FNF adjusts its engagement in terms of quantity, but not in quality.
Tunisia is a „moving target“ after the Revolution. FNF has to build up new project structures and look for new sustainable partnerships.
Libya might become a project country in the future. First workshopson journalism/blogging were held already for Libyans in exile (Cairo).
SUPPORT FOR THE GERMAN POLITICAL FOUNDATIONS
The FDP-led funding Ministries (Development Cooperation & Foreign)emphasize the prominent role of the Political Foundations with regard to the processes of transformation in Northern Africa
New funds were issued very quickly – Time is an important factor!
The acquisition of EU funds is being explored
CONCLUSION AND PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE
Importance of developing coherent democratization strategies for the individual partner countries
Anticipating developments that affect partners on their path to democracy through e.g. promoting empowerment and local ownership
Importance of coordination and division of labour in the area of development
Importance of cooperation through sharing of good practices in networks such as the European Liberal Forum
