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

Lacking sense of cohesion Diverse talents Language skills RATIONALE & PHILOSOPHY Exclusion and poverty Urban violence Radicalisation Wasted talent Missed opportunities Lacking sense of cohesion Diverse talents Language skills Links to emerging markets Enterpreneurship Cosmopolitan feel Creativity

Addressing the cultural routes of exclusion

“Side effects” of multiculturalism RATIONALE & PHILOSOPHY “Side effects” of multiculturalism Competition for influence and resources Neglect of the internal diversity of ethnic groups Gatekeepers empowered Lack of a sense of community and a pluralist identity Spatial segregation which perpetuates the vicious circle of poverty and exclusion

Thinking about integration differently

reinforces the community uses diversity as a resource AN APPROACH TO INTEGRATION THAT IS culturally sensitive reinforces the community uses diversity as a resource does not compromise on core values and principles

Intercultural city

Intercultural policy

Intercultural policy

Adapting governance, institutions and services to a diverse population INTERCULTURAL INTEGRATION Celebrating diversity, recognising the unique importance and contribution of each culture while emphasising 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 cultural conflict through special institutions, mediation and open public debate Realising the positive potential of diversity

A strategic, co-ordinated approach Strong leadership HOW DOES IT WORK? A strategic, co-ordinated approach Strong leadership Results-based accountability

KEY PRINCIPLES OF INTERCULTURAL INTEGRATION Celebrating diversity, recognising the unique importance and contribution of each culture while emphasising shared values and a pluralist identity

Adapting governance, institutions and services to a diverse population KEY PRINCIPLES OF INTERCULTURAL INTEGRATION Adapting governance, institutions and services to a diverse population

Housing Public space Education Social services CITY FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE INTERCULTURAL LENS The policy grid Sport and arts Public space Housing Education Employment Language training Social services

KEY PRINCIPLES OF INTERCULTURAL INTEGRATION Dealing with cultural conflict through special institutions, mediation and open public debate

KEY PRINCIPLES OF INTERCULTURAL INTEGRATION Dealing with cultural conflict through special institutions, mediation and open public debate

Realising the positive potential of diversity KEY PRINCIPLES OF INTERCULTURAL INTEGRATION Realising the positive potential of diversity

The Intercultural cities pilot network

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

THE INTERCULTURAL CITY NETWORK IN ACTION TOOLS POLICY REVIEW PEER MENTORING CITY PROFILES THE INTERCULTURAL CITY NETWORK IN ACTION TRANSFER GOOD PRACTICE STRATEGIES INDICATORS

INTERCULTURAL CITIES INDEX

INTERCULTURAL CITIES INDEX

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