Today, solidarity and openness to the world obligate Switzerland to promote sustainable development in countries in the South and East. Development and transition cannot occur if we do not face the conflicting realities of a globalising world. One of INFRAS’ core strengths is dialogue between different cultures and institutions, and we conduct projects in developing and transition countries with a partnership and implementation orientation. We see INFRAS as a "builder of bridges" between the cultures of a globalised world.