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Management of Diversity Research Project

Management of Diversity Research Project. Dr Billy Leonard. INCORE was set set up in 1993 by the United Nations University and the University of Ulster. Its overall function is to carry out research on:. - conflict resolution. - public policy matters in such situations.

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Management of Diversity Research Project

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  1. Management of Diversity Research Project Dr Billy Leonard

  2. INCORE was set set up in 1993 by the United Nations University and the University of Ulster. Its overall function is to carry out research on: - conflict resolution - public policy matters in such situations - post conflict transition

  3. Management of Diversity To assess policy needs in areas which could help manage diversity in NI Taking stock / scoping study Funded by OFMDFM

  4. Education Land Management Participatory Practices Equality Culture Policing ‘Cross cutting issues’

  5. ‘Cross cutting issues’ • Utmost importance of ‘managing diversity’ in next few years • ‘language of diversity’ to be taken further e.g. we are not just talking about pluralism • we have more than a ‘two community’ diversity • OFMDFM vital as ‘driving force’

  6. … continued • Need both ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up approaches • European and International laws / conventions helpful in our context • responsibility taking importance balance with ‘rights’ • measure of ‘shared ambition’

  7. Education - ‘Options for consideration’ • Assess effectiveness of Social, Civic & Political Education • review of teacher training for SCPE • investigate feasibility of a group driving forward ‘culture of tolerance’ in education.

  8. … continued • Investigate more holistic vision of, nature of learning, education and inclusive society • review of religious education to assess how it reflects vision of pluralism, tolerance and diversity • examine how Higher & Further Education sector could contribute to management of diversity

  9. Land Management - Options • Methodologies required for: • approach and consultative techniques for community involvement • ethno-graphic profiles of areas / communities

  10. … continued • Avail of best international practice where race and planning insights are helpful e.g. GB & US • prioritise areas for pilot studies • response strategy for private sector • Travelling community issues

  11. Participatory Practices - Options • Research ‘Community Link’ idea • review functions of local / central government and non-elected bodies • research feasibility of non-territorial elections

  12. … continued • Clarify vision of civic society in N Ireland in time for review of Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement • several points made on ‘review’ issues e.g. Assembly to Civic Forum relationship.

  13. Equality - Options • Research into language of equality with view to relatively detailed vision statement • research how to help in promoting ‘good relations duty’ • research how to effectively evaluate Equality Impact Assessments

  14. … continued • Research how to convey pro-active and multi-dimensional nature of equality and, responsibility taking in proposed legislation • consideration of measures in legislation applying to private sector

  15. Culture - Options • Furnish ‘context friendly’ vision statement of cultural diversity • research model for ‘single-identity’ work to move to interdependence with other cultural groups • research how politics, history and religion impact upon culture - educational training material to be end product

  16. …continued • Research methodologies for positively demonstrating culture and cultural identity in wider context • compile framework and criteria for funding bodies which integrates principles from above

  17. Policing - Options • Comprehensive socio-political vision of policing be drawn up • this could be the basis of mission statement type documents and inform police training • PSNI and all bodies with responsibility for policing be designated under Sec 75 equality legislation

  18. … continued • Police training to include sociology and social psychology concepts, different philosophies of policing - main emphasis ‘policing in and with society’ • review research at appropriate time on how new structures are delivering transparent accountability

  19. … continued • Critique of Police Act 2000 & implementation strategies to avoid difficulties in management of diversity context • consider how to continue the management of change from RUC to PSNI

  20. Political will The driving force … and in conclusion … there are two essentials

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