Intercultural cities Joint action of the Council of Europe and the European Commission governance and policies for diverse communities
MAP OF INTERCULTURAL CITIES
The intercultural integration model –Recognising the unique importance 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, building bridges and trust between communities –Dealing with ethnic conflict through mediation and open public debate DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT MODELS
THE INTERCULTURAL CITIES METHOD A STRATEGIC APPROACH Diagnostic & profiling Learning and mentoring Strategy development Indicators and evaluation
Intercultural cities index
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What’s in it for Lewisham? Staff participation in forthcoming study visits/thematic seminars: Dublin - 21 st -23 rd Sept: Cultural Planning & Public Space Oslo - 4 th -7 th Oct: Schools as Intercultural Communities Reggio Emilia - 5 th -7 th Oct: inc. presentation by ex-Young Mayor 2012 watch this space – who should I communicate with? Articles on Lewisham in ICC Newsletter Lewisham to host a Study Visit in 2012? Feeding best practice and practical examples to ICC co- ordinators Potential joint bid to EU’s Integration of 3 rd Country Nationals Fund – deadline Oct ’11
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Guest worker policy
Assimilation policy
Multicultural policy
Intercultural city policy
Intercultural policy