Intercultural cities: good practice examples
The first step is the adoption (and implementation) of strategies that facilitate positive intercultural encounters and exchanges, and promote equal and active participation of residents and communities in the development of the city, thus responding to the needs of a diverse population. The Intercultural integration policy model is based on extensive research evidence, on a range of international legal instruments, and on the collective input of the cities member of the Intercultural Cities programme that share their good practice examples on how to better manage diversity, address possible conflicts, and benefit from the diversity advantage.
This section offers examples of intercultural approaches that facilitate the development and implementation of intercultural strategies.
Integrating and supporting the ethnic minorities in Camden’s businesses
United Kingdom
Camden
Camden takes action to encourage businesses from ethnic minorities to move beyond the ethnic economy and enter the mainstream economy and higher value-added sectors. Good Work Camden has partnered...
Cultural projects reflecting and promoting the diversity of Camden’s communities
United Kingdom
Camden
Culture is at the centre of Camden Council’s work. It aims to deliver inspiring arts projects on Camden’s estates and neighbourhoods that are co-created, engage with the most disadvantaged...
Involvement of Camden’s communities in its urban planning
United Kingdom
Camden
2022
Camden always takes into account the diversity of the population in the design, renovation and management of new public buildings or spaces. The Camden Local Plan (2017) is the key strategic...
Information sharing with civil society and grassroots organisations on intercultural inclusion goals
United Kingdom
Camden
Camden collaborates with civil society and grassroots organisations that are active in the various fields concerned by intercultural inclusion, through regular meetings but also information sharing...
Initiatives of hospitality in Camden
United Kingdom
Camden
Camden is currently welcoming a number of Afghan evacuees for support from the Council, such as housing, health care, food and education (see Asylum Seekers and Refugees - Camden Council). The...
Barcelona Intercultural Plans
Spain
Barcelona
2010 - ongoing
Purpose: The Barcelona Intercultural Plan (2010) was a mandate of the City Council’s Immigration Working Plan 2008 and its main goal was to define a clear intercultural policy strategy about how...
The Office for Religious Affairs: a comprehensive approach
Spain
Barcelona
Since 2005
Purpose: The Office of Religious Affairs (OAR) of the Barcelona City Council is a municipal service whose main objective is to serve as a reference point for religious and spiritual matters, as...
"Citizen Coin Bradford"
United Kingdom
Bradford
2020
Purpose: The city of Bradford (United Kingdom) has developed a project called “Citizen Coin Bradford” as part of the “Stronger Communities Partnership’s Strategy and Delivery plan” as one of its...
“Lublin for All” Project for strengthening intercultural approaches in collaboration with Canton of Neuchâtel
Switzerland
Poland
Neuchâtel
Lublin
2012-2014
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to design and test a participatory system of diversity management in the city of Lublin and to learn from the experience of the Swiss canton ofNeuchâtel in...
Barcelona Municipal Immigration and Refuge Council
Spain
Barcelona
Since 1997
Purpose: The Barcelona Municipal Immigration Council (Consell Municipal d'Immigració de Barcelona, CMIB) is an advisory and participatory body of the Barcelona City Council and was established in...