Politische Stiftungen in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit am Beispiel der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

In: Die Friedens-Warte: Journal of International Peace and Organization, Band 72, Heft 2, S. 173-188

Abstract

In Germany there are unique political-party foundations the scope of which has been extended since the early 1960s to auxiliary activities in the realm of German developmental policies. The author explains the function of the foundations' activities within the developing states: local groups are supported in overcoming obstacles to democratization & in creating institutions for the rule of law as well as open economies, ie, social market systems. At the center of these activities, however, are programs for the training of political & social leaders, for the creation of social & cultural organizations & for building up self-help. Referring to the specific activities of the Christian-democratic Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the author gives details about the areas & successes of the foundations' developmental work. He concludes by presenting the broad spectrum of its partner organizations in Africa, Asia, & Latin America. Adapted from the source document.