Amman Office
Committed to supporting democracy, freedom and justice, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) has been active in Jordan and the Near and Middle East Region for more than 20 years. As one of the largest political foundations in Germany, KAS’ work in the field of social and economic politics aims at contributing to stronger integration and networking between Germany and Jordan as well as the countries of the Near East Region on the one hand, and promoting Euro-Arab Dialogue on the other. Dedicated to the legacy of the first German Federal Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, the foundation works together with partners on a national and regional level in order to strengthen:

• Democracy and the Rule of Law
• Development of a Free and Social Economic Order
• Euro-Mediterranean Dialogue and the Peace Process in the Near East
• Dialogue of Cultures and Religions.

Political, social and economic developments have long stopped being confined to national borders but are per se trans-national, regional and global: Therefore, the Amman Office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, together with its partners, has given top priority to observe, analyze and promote regional und national development cooperation. By highlighting and publishing national projects and best practices that could serve as models for the whole region, we would like to encourage more exchange on a regional basis. The key motto: Thinking globally and acting locally. This is done in the framework of conferences, meetings, workshops, research studies, and information programs in Germany and Europe, as well as granting scholarships to specially gifted students.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung operates according to the principle of partnership, in line with our ethical beliefs and political guidelines: Innovative reforms and new ideas can only take sustainable roots if they are carried on and shaped by social decision-makers and the people concerned. Therefore, beside the ideas, the partners take centre stage. Together with our partners, programs are designed, planned, conducted and evaluated. Partners could be ministries, parliaments, universities, think-tanks, NGOs, employers associations, media and political parties.

Encouraging youth to participate in shaping their own future, to develop their social and intellectual skills through voluntary work and planning youth projects in participatory workshops is one of the essential working fields of KAF in Jordan, considering the fact that 75% of the population is under 30 years of age. The Foundation organizes youth meetings and annual youth forums to give youth a platform to discuss their needs and concerns and to get them engaged in the process of finding solutions. Encouraging youth to organize their own activities, and supporting them in their endeavours has led to the creation of the interactive website www.jordanyouth.org and contributes to a youth culture of dialogue, equality, social commitment and self-help in all sectors of society.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Amman Office
Sweifieh   P.O.Box 83 10 25
11183 Amman/Jordan

Tel: 00962 – 6- 59 29 777
Fax: 00962 – 6 – 59 33 087
e-mail: info@kas.org.jo

www.kas.org.jo