Intercultural policies and intergroup relations - Case study: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

van Heelsum, Anja

Overview

Case study

Intercultural policies and intergroup relations - Case study: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Published: 6 July 2010

Anja van Heelsum

Quality of society

Migration and mobility

Labour market participation

Social policies

Urban populations have become increasingly heterogeneous in ethnic, cultural and religious terms. These multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-religious structures challenge the ability of municipalities to establish or maintain peaceful relations among the different segments of the population. The third module of the CLIP project focuses on the relations between different groups in the city, as well as local policies established to deal with these relations, and the way in which representatives of migrant associations, religious communities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) assess the local activities. This case study was carried out in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Number of pages

52

Reference no.

EF103810

2 August 2010

Research report

Intercultural policies in European cities

European cities have become increasingly diverse in ethnic and religious terms. This creates opportunities for cultural innovativeness and international competitiveness. However, the growing diversity in the local population makes influencing and managing intergroup relations and developing intercultural policies major challenges for cities. By looking at the major needs in intergroup relations, the responses taken to meet these needs, and cities’ efforts to improve attitudes and relations between majority and minority groups, this report aims to support the exchange of experience and learning between cities.

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Résumé

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To support the exchange of experience and learning between cities, the third research module of the CLIP network examines the intercultural policies and practices of 31 European cities. It explores the major needs in intergroup relations between municipal authorities and minority groups, the responses of cities and migrant organisations to meet these needs and the measures taken by cities to improve attitudes and relations between majority and minority groups.

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