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Intercultural cities Joint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission

Intercultural cities Joint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission. The challenge of diversity. Ethnic tension Urban violence Radicalisation Wasted talent Missed opportunities Lacking sense of cohesion. Diverse talents Language skills Links to emerging markets

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Intercultural cities Joint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission

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  1. Intercultural citiesJoint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission

  2. The challenge of diversity

  3. Ethnic tension • Urban violence • Radicalisation • Wasted talent • Missed opportunities • Lacking sense of cohesion • Diverse talents • Language skills • Links to emerging markets • Enterpreneurship • Cosmopolitan feel • Creativity

  4. No policy

  5. Guest worker policy

  6. Assimilation policy

  7. Multicultural policy

  8. RATIONALE & PHILOSOPHY “Side effects” of multiculturalism • Competition for influence and resources • Neglect of the internal diversity of ethnic groups • Gatekeepers empowered Segregation perpetuates the vicious circle of poverty and exclusion

  9. But if we think differently of migration and diversity? Not as a threat Or a nuisance An opportunity

  10. A cultural approach to integration

  11. Intercultural city policy

  12. Intercultural policy

  13. Intercultural policy

  14. RATIONALE & PHILOSOPHY Integrationhardware & Integrationsoftware

  15. A focus on community

  16. DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT MODELS The intercultural integration model • Recognising the unique importance of each culture whileemphasising shared values and a pluralist identity • Adapting governance, institutions and services to a diverse population • De-segregation/cultural mixing in institutions and public space buidling bridges and trust between ethnic communities • Dealing with ethnic conflict through mediation and open public debate

  17. MAP OF PILOT CITIES

  18. THE INTERCULUTRAL CITIES METHOD A STRATEGIC APPROACH Diagnostic & profiling Learning and mentoring Strategy development Indicators and evaluation

  19. Ten steps to an intercultural city strategy Public statement City functions through an intercultural lens Mediation and conflict resolution Language Media and communications

  20. Ten steps to an intercultural city strategy International policy Intercultural intelligence Intercultural competence Welcoming new arrivals Governance, leadership and citizenship

  21. Intercultural cities index

  22. Intercultural cities index

  23. www.coe.int/interculturalcities

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