FES-worldwide

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has offices in around 90 countries and activities in over 100 countries around the world, including 25 OECD countries, 12 offices in Asia, 15 in Latin America an 20 in Africa.

Together with its partners in the trade unions, education and research, public administration, local government and various social groups and organizations, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung fosters dialogue among all democratic forces with the aim of bringing about a balance of interests, of solving conflicts and developing policy options.

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung sees its activities as a contribution to

the improvement of political and social framework conditions,
the democratization of social structures,
economic progress,
the improvement of communication and media structures,
regional cooperation between states and different interest groups,
the resolution of the North-South conflict.

In order to achieve its aims the Foundation collaborates with partners in organizing:

national and regional conferences, workshops and seminars,
study tours to other countries, mainly to Germany but also to E.U. institutions and others,
policy-oriented research and publications.

As a firm principle, all programs are planned and implemented with the local partner institutions in mutual respect and trust and on the principle of cost sharing.