News www.en.freiheit.org 2013-05-25T06:55:58+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) 2013-05-24T11:07:39+01:00 2013-05-24T11:07:39+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=25306&wc_p=1

The mid-term elections in the Philippines have given the liberal President Benigno Aquino an impressive mandate for the second half of his presidency. His coalition obtained three quarters of the available seats in the Senate, and his Liberal Party got its best result ever.

2013-05-22T09:25:49+01:00 2013-05-22T09:25:49+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=25283&wc_p=1

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Africa Desk hosted a group of delegates from the Southern African Legal Assistance Network at the head office in Potsdam. The discussion covered diverse issues including fundraising, communications and organisational structure.

2013-05-16T13:02:51+01:00 2013-05-16T13:02:51+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=25256&wc_p=1

Human rights are universal and the fight to achieve their implementation is a worthwhile one. This encouragement, offered by former German Home Secretary Gerhart Baum, set the stage for a dynamic conference on "The realisation of human rights in Southern Africa".

2013-04-18T13:50:52+01:00 2013-04-18T13:50:52+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=24981&wc_p=1

Since February 2013, Bangladesh has witnessed an increased level of political confrontation and disturbance, manifested into nationwide strikes, commonly called hartals. More strikes and violence are envisaged in the coming weeks and months writes Siegfried Herzog.

2013-04-09T15:36:19+01:00 2013-04-09T15:36:19+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=24818&wc_p=1

"It’s complicated!" This is the vast experience of a hands-on man. The Mayor of a small town adjacent to Berlin, Hans Günther Oberlack, summarises the structures of a federal German: "Again it’s complicated."

2012-12-13T11:40:20+01:00 2012-12-13T11:40:20+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=23391&wc_p=1

For nearly fifty years the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is now contributing in these people’s strife for justice, freedom and peace. Thus, it’s only consistent that the foundation in cooperation with Engagement Global organized a congress Universality or Pluralism?

2012-12-13T11:22:14+01:00 2012-12-13T11:22:14+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=23390&wc_p=1

Established in October 2010 by the senior political partners of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in the South Caucasus, the Potsdam Process aims at strengthening regional cooperation among liberal partner organizations for the promotion of Freedom, Peace and Prosperity.

2012-12-04T17:48:10+01:00 2012-12-04T17:48:10+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=23284&wc_p=1

In August this year the Small Business Project (SBP), a longstanding think tank partner of the Friedrich Naumann Foudation for Liberty, published an "SBP Alert" bearing the title "Current state of legislation in South Africa". It points out the problematic nature of legislation being approved by parliament.

2012-12-03T18:30:13+01:00 2012-12-03T18:30:13+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=23275&wc_p=1

About a month ago The Economist published an article entitled "Cry the beloved country: South Africa’s sad decline" which ended up being widely debated in the South African media. Myburgh quite possibly offers the most compelling and clear-minded analysis of The Economist’s piece till now.

2012-11-23T13:47:37+01:00 2012-11-23T13:47:37+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=23197&wc_p=1

This is the ninth report on economic freedom in the Arab world. The index in this edition adds data for 2010, the most recent year for which data are available. The report measures available data on economic freedom in 22 nations of the League of Arab States.

2012-10-22T17:20:18+01:00 2012-10-22T17:20:18+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22954&wc_p=1

The Congolese Olivier Kamitatu Etsu is newly elected president of the Africa Liberal Network (ALN). He is a member of the liberal "Alliance pour le Renouveau du Congo", former Minister of Planning and President of the transition Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

2012-10-22T12:30:01+01:00 2012-10-22T12:30:01+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22948&wc_p=1

This is an extract of the speech that was delivered by the Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Alliance South Africa, Lindiwe Mazibuko MP, at the opening ceremony of the 58th Liberal International Congress in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

2012-10-18T16:42:59+01:00 2012-10-18T16:42:59+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22920&wc_p=1

The General Assembly of the "Africa Liberal Network" which comprises more than 30 liberal parties from the whole continent, took up work on 17 October in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The incumbent ALN president Lamine Ba praised FNF for the support to ALN over many years.

2012-09-21T17:22:21+01:00 2012-09-21T17:22:21+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22704&wc_p=1

The Friedrich-Naumann-Foundation for Freedom has opened its office in Vietnam. At the inauguration ceremony speeches were given by Philipp Rösler, Cornelia Pieper, Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, as well as Manfred Richter, Member of the Board of Directors FNF.

2012-08-31T12:22:53+01:00 2012-08-31T12:22:53+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22530&wc_p=1

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom will be involved in the two abovementioned events in various ways. Under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, the 58th LI Congress will return to sub-Saharan Africa after nearly a decade.

2012-07-02T11:33:52+01:00 2012-07-02T11:33:52+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22238&wc_p=1

The notion of "leadership" is becoming more and more important within organizations today. In light of the above, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Dakar decided to host a capacity building workshop.

2012-07-02T11:19:34+01:00 2012-07-02T11:19:34+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22237&wc_p=1

In her weekly mail, Helen Zille, leader of the official opposition party Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom political partner, reports on her party’s court victory.

2012-06-21T09:48:26+01:00 2012-06-21T09:48:26+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22162&wc_p=1

The Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum is a congress with international reach. It draws media representatives from around the world and people from the fields of politics, culture, business, development cooperation and science.

2012-06-14T12:49:05+01:00 2012-06-14T12:49:05+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=21999&wc_p=1

Political parties in East Africa, like many other parties in the rest of Africa, are facing a challenge that could easily lead to their (and consequently their countries) instability if not tackled promptly. Many of them lack clear ideologies that would serve to guide and govern their plans and actions.

2012-06-13T09:13:11+01:00 2012-06-13T09:13:11+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=22036&wc_p=1

The promotion of liberal values is at the heart of the work of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. With this in mind, the Foundation decided to implement a project in cooperation with the Sy-co within the framework of the 10th Biennale of Art of Dakar.

2012-05-14T12:32:02+01:00 2012-05-14T12:32:02+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=21856&wc_p=1

This interview with Detmar Doering was recorded in the framework of the international conference "Free Market Road Show: Azerbaijan at a Crossroad" hosted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation South Caucasus in Baku.

2012-03-29T10:51:56+01:00 2012-03-29T10:51:56+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=21566&wc_p=1

Association of Ghana Industries president Owusu-Afari calls for a paradigm shift in defining the roles of the government and the private sector. He emphasized that in an economy "it is still the government leading the way".

2012-03-28T14:36:49+01:00 2012-03-28T14:36:49+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=21453&wc_p=1

The Indian states of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh held their state assembly elections earlier this year. The results have significant implications for the stability of the government, the the management of internal conflicts, development policies and India’s foreign policy.

2012-03-28T13:52:40+01:00 2012-03-28T13:52:40+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=21539&wc_p=1

Almost 250 students, professors and representatives of the German business community in Seoul attended a lecture given by Guido Westerwelle at Hanyang University. The event was co-organized by the Korea Office of the Foundation for Freedom.

2012-01-20T12:26:51+01:00 2012-01-20T12:26:51+01:00 http://www.en.freiheit.org/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1322&wc_id=21069&wc_p=1

The Islamist parties emerged as the victors in Egypt's elections. But none will be able to go it alone in ruling the country - and it is still unclear whether the military council will willingly hand over complete power, says Ronald Meinardus.