FNF Pakistan office about itself, its work, and liberalism

1. All about Fritz
Shaheed Zulfikar Bhutto Institute, Larkana
Olaf Kellerhoff
Resident Representative Pakistan

2. Olaf Kellerhoff All about Fritz Larkana, April 24th 2009
Overview
1. Who is Fritz?
2. What does Fritz do in this
world?
3. How does Fritz do it in
Pakistan?
4. Why does Fritz do it?
5. Discussion

3. Olaf Kellerhoff All about Fritz Larkana, April 24th 2009
Resident Representative Pakistan
Olaf Kellerhoff
Islamic History and Politics (MA) at
Hamburg University
Missions abroad
Somalia
Kosovo (3x)
Afghanistan (3x)
Lebanon

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1. Who is Fritz?

5. Olaf Kellerhoff All about Fritz Larkana, April 24th 2009
Brief History
Friedrich Naumann
theologian and liberal politician
founder of the first school on civic education
(„Staatsbürgerschule“) in 1918
Co-founder of the German Democratic Party
The Foundation
1958 is founded by Theodor Heuss,
first President of Germany
1963 begins international projects
Main task
civic education based on liberalism
Theodor Heuss
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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Political Foundations
Instrument to implement the will of the constitution: „The
political Parties contribute to the formation of the
political will of the people.“
Lesson from Weimar: Democracy needs convinced
democrats, and this requires civic education
Pluralism: All political streams represented in parliament
offer civic education via their foundations.
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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The German Political Foundations
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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party, faction and foundation
party:
develops political objectives and raises political will
to achieve those goals
faction:
turns party will into parliamentary work
foundation:
research and formulation of policies
capacitates political actors
raises political interest
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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2. What does Fritz do
in this world?

10. FNF worldwide
Why? Who? What? Where?
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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FNF Worldwide
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

12. Olaf Kellerhoff All about Fritz Larkana, April 24th 2009
Contribution to development policy
Deficits in development are often home-made,
caused by missing or weak institutions, bad
governance and political pathologies
Development aid should not just focus on technical
and financial aid but should aim to improve
institutional framework conditions.
Political Foundations work with political actors and
civil society to solve social and political problems
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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3. How does Fritz do
it in Pakistan?

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FNF in Pakistan
Since 1986 in Pakistan
Objectives:
Liberal democracy
Civic education
Human rights
Free market economy
Peaceful conflict solutions
Office after the suicide bomb attack at the Danish Embassy, Islamabad, June.2008.
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

15. Olaf Kellerhoff All about Fritz Larkana, April 24th 2009
FNF Office Pakistan
Muhammad Anwar
Administator
Resident Representative
Olaf Kellerhoff during talks
Program Coord. with the NGO Shehri-CBE
Munazza Batool
a FGP seminar Office Assistant
Muhammad Nisar
Syed Hussain Shah during the FNF Earthquake realief, 2005.
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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Sustainable work through partners
Crucial Element is the self-responsible programme work of
our partners. FNF trains, consults, interlinks and funds.
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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Seminars, Workshops & Consulting
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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4. Why does Fritz do it?

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Liberalism
conservatism socialism
Manifestation of continuity Social control of private property
Arose from catholicism: no religion, everybody equal
leader of community regardless his/her capabilities
liberalism
Freedom and social responsibility
equal chances, freedom and own merit

20. Olaf Kellerhoff All about Fritz Larkana, April 24th 2009
Liberal: Misuse and Misunderstanding
Liberal (from latin: liber – free): individual freedom &
responsibility (self + social)
Libertarian: a person who upholds the principles of
absolute and unrestricted liberty esp. of thought and
action
Libertine: a person who is unrestrained by convention or
morality, one leading a dissolute life

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Focal issues of FNF 2008 -2011
Freedom and Property
Freedom and Civil Society
Freedom and the Rule of Law
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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Focal issue: Property Rights
are universal
are a prerequisite for personal autonomy
empower citizens
prevent kleptocracy of small power elites
or populist expropriation policies
Help fight poverty by creating individual wealth
Lead to stable society and democracy
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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Focal issues: Civil Society
Free and Responsible Citizens
are the basis of a free civic society
are a prerequisite for power sharing and local autonomy
have a right to efficient and customer-oriented local governance
can develop their potential and help solving problems
do not need a “nanny state”
unburden governing bodies and the budget
accelerate development
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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Focal issue: Rule of Law
is a prerequisite for stable societies and economies
safeguards citizens, enterprises and institutions
leads to transparency and helps combat corruption
Leads to equal opportunities for all citizens
Is the framework for economic growth and individual
prosperity
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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5. Discussion

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Suggestions
• Be the change you want to see around you!
• Islam and Liberalism
1. Who 2. What 3. How 4. Why 5. Discussion.

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