Training session: Focus on Social Cohesion – The Hague, 25-28 November 2007 25-11-2007 Introduction What are the effects of immigration and globalisation on local communities?
How do municipalities deal with newcomers and the integration of different
ethnic groups in their communities? Can local authorities maintain stability in
neighbourhoods where many people with different backgrounds and lifestyles live
together?
Description
Nearly all big cities in Europe face the challenges described above. This
training course starts with a helicopter view on immigration and integration
from a European Perspective, which will enable participants to relate their own
experiences to the wider European context. This will be followed by a
presentation on the effects of immigration on social cohesion in urban
neighbourhoods. The training will then zoom in on the day-to-day practice in The
Hague and Antwerp. Participants will learn about the different approaches
adopted by these two cities and visit examples of integration projects. On the
last day of the training course, a game simulation in which the roles of
governors, municipal staff and citizens are further elaborated is organised.
This training is organised by the The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
Programme Location
The Hague, the Netherlands
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