1. Intercultural cities Joint 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. “Side effects” of multiculturalism RATIONALE & PHILOSOPHY 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 An opportunity Or a nuisance

10. A cultural approach to integration

11. Intercultural city policy

12. Intercultural policy

14. RATIONALE & PHILOSOPHY Integration hardware Integration software &

15. A focus on community

16. 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 buidling bridges and trust between ethnic communities –Dealing with ethnic conflict through mediation and open public debate DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT MODELS

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 1.Public statement 2.City functions through an intercultural lens 3.Mediation and conflict resolution 4.Language 5.Media and communications

20. Ten steps to an intercultural city strategy 6.International policy 7.Intercultural intelligence 8.Intercultural competence 9.Welcoming new arrivals 10.Governance, leadership and citizenship

21. Intercultural cities index

23. www.coe.int/interculturalcities