Christian democratic development policy advocates the creation of humane living conditions throughout the world and promotes participatory, self-determining development. Our guiding principles are the freedom of all people to unleash their potential and capacity building. We work towards improving global economic framework conditions in favour of developing countries and make the case for principles of social market economy and a fair constitutional state on a global scale. Strengthening political participation, intercultural dialogue, the integrity of creation and equal rights for women are specific priorities of the foundation's work.