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The values of freedom, justice and solidarity inspire the educational and policy related work of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). As a progressive political foundation, the work of FES is oriented towards enhancing global solidarities andproviding progressive solutions for pertinent global challenges - transforming our world as expressed in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. FES believes in inclusion, participation and dialogue among all stakeholders to foster democracy, social justice and peace.

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  • Inclusive Economy
  • Event

FES Events around the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

FES brings progressive perspectives to the 2026 Bangkok Economic Festival taking place during the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

  • 2030 Agenda
  • Publication

The Capability State: Delivering Beyond 2030

What if the key to achieving sustainable development is not just more financing, but more capable states?

  • 2030 Agenda
  • Publication

Toward a New Deal for Global Trade - A Progressive Agenda

Guzmán and Stiglitz outline a progressive vision for a fairer global trading system that better serves workers, developing economies, and sustainable growth.

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  • North South Futures Forum
  • Rethinking Multilateralism
  • Publication

The Crisis of Multilateralism Is Also an Opportunity

Henrik Maihack on shifting global power, the expectations of the Global South to shape the world order, and Germany’s role in a multipolar world.

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Peace and Security

It is becoming increasingly clear that peace is more than the absence of war.

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Inclusive Economy

FES New York works toward a progressive global economic transformation.

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Rethinking Multilateralism

We envision a reshaped international order with the United Nations at its center.

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Beyond-2030 Agenda

The sustainable development agenda was a political success, but its implementation hangs in the balance.

Publications

Toward a new deal for global trade

Guzman, Martín ; Stiglitz, Joseph E. | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., September 2026

a progressive agenda

The capability state

Kattel, Rainer | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, September 2026

delivering beyond 2030

Financing development for a beyond 2030 agenda

Ellmers, Bodo | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., July 2026

Is a stable middle power order possible?

Yusuf, Moeed ; Haider, Ejaz | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, April 2026

Europe's role in an alternative futures

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