Experience from international artistic and cultural projects offers clear evidence of their relevance for the processes of democratization and the development of civil society.

• Intervention and participation in »Art in the public sphere« projects’ leads to a creative politicization of the public sphere, thus catalyzing social processes of debate and democratization.

• »Art for social transformation«: All too often neglected, the empowerment of children, youth and adults through international artistic and cultural projects provide an effective long-term means of achieving social and political emancipation, also in the context of fighting poverty and encouraging participation within civil society.

• »New Alliances for Aesthetics and Sustainability« are needed in order to find innovative approaches that reach beyond the already existing decision-making and development structures.