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IAF Continued Conversations

IAF Continued Conversations

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 We are bringing you insights and experts from our seminars of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Germany. We are exchanging with international guests on different political, economic or social topics with a liberal approach, bringing people from all over the world together to discuss and offering key insights and learnings from our seminars, workshops and beyond.Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit / IAF Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Inside Magic Mountain: How the IAF made Magic happen!

    Inside Magic Mountain: How the IAF made Magic happen!
    Dec 23 2025
    For thirty years, the International Academy for Leadership shaped liberal thinkers, activists and future decision-makers from more than 130 countries. In this special episode of “IAF Continued Conversations,” host Sven Gerst speaks with Bettina Solinger, Verena Schweickhard and Axel Friedrichsen about what made the IAF unique. They discuss the spirit of Gummersbach, the craft behind great facilitation, the power of safe learning spaces and the countless human stories that defined the Academy. As the IAF closes its doors at the Magic Mountain, this conversation captures its legacy and the lessons that will continue to matter.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Understanding Gen Z Movements

    Understanding Gen Z Movements
    Dec 9 2025
    Around the world, young people are taking to the streets to challenge failing governance systems, rising living costs and limited opportunities. These Gen Z movements share a common call for accountability, transparency and a political system that reflects their realities and expectations. In this episode of IAF Continued Conversations, hosts Arpita Nepal and Rainer Heufers speak with Kathya Berrada from Morocco and Dhananath Fernando from Sri Lanka about the rise of Gen Z Movements across the Global South. Together, they explore what sparked these youth-driven uprisings, how economic pressures and governance failures shaped public anger, and why younger generations increasingly distrust traditional political structures. Drawing on recent developments from Colombo to Casablanca, the conversation highlights how societies respond when young citizens demand accountability, transparency and a new political mindset.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Networks, Talent, and Trust: The Foundations of Resourced Organisations

    Networks, Talent, and Trust: The Foundations of Resourced Organisations
    Nov 25 2025
    What does it really take for an organization to survive and succeed when resources are tight and expectations are high? In this episode of IAF Continued Conversations, hosts Marike Groenewald and Clinton du Preez from Anew - a leadership and organisational development agency speak with campaign, strategy and fundraising expert Jonathan Moakes about the real foundations of a resourced organization. They explore why people development is not a luxury, how to grow networks beyond familiar circles, how credibility and culture attract support, and why effective storytelling is central to modern fundraising. Packed with practical insights, honest reflections and examples from political and civil society work around the world, this episode offers leaders clear direction for building resilient organizations with lasting impact.
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    58 mins
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