International Work

Development Co-operation

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung maintains its own representations in 70 coun­tries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. 70 German staff is posted in these countries at present and – with the assistance of numerous local staff – are engaged in projects in the fields of socio-political develop­ment and economic and social promotion.

The Foundation spends approximately half of its annual budget on interna­tional activities. Its partners come from politics, business, associations, trade unions, academia, and also from the communication sector and cultural insti­tutions.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung sees its activities in the developing countries as a contribution to:

• promoting peace and understanding between peoples and inside the partner countries,
• supporting the democratisation of the State and society and strengthening the civil society,
• improving general political, economic and social conditions,
• reinforcing free trade unions,
• developing independent media structures,
• facilitating regional and worldwide co-operation between states and different interest groups and
• gaining recognition for human rights.

International Dialogue

In addition, the Foundation maintains offices in 33 countries of Western Eu­rope, Central and South-East Europe, the CIS-countries, and also the USA and Japan. In these countries it fosters the dialogue between democratic forces with the aim of bringing about a balance of interests, resolving conflicts and drawing up policy options.

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