The essence and work of political foundations

Political foundations take an active role in international cooperation and dialogue with civil society, local authorities, political parties, governments, parliaments, and academia. They aim at enhancing the development of reliable, accountable political parties, effective and functioning parliaments based on values and party programmes, respecting transparency and democratic rule as key factors in a democratic system. Political Foundations working in partner-countries undertake a careful context analysis of the different societal and political structures present. Distinct from businesses, human rights organisations and other NGOs, political foundations play a crucial role as mediators between these spheres.