The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is active worldwide in promoting democracy and the rule of law, helping to establish the structures of a social market economy, and defending human rights. It supports the development of political parties, civil society groups and free and independent media by training and offering continuing education opportunities to young people starting out in their careers. Thanks to a variety of consulting and dialogue programmes, it promotes the creation and expansion of decentralised structures for municipal and regional administration.