A necessary pre-condition for the achievement of the MDGs goals is that of building a policy of dialogue between Local Authorities and civil society so that a more efficient and equitable model of development can be achieved, leading to inclusive and empowered communities. Such is the case for example of the city of Modena, where immigrates, in the recent past, were invited to take part to the management of res publica through the so-called Immigrant’s Council.
“Even in such a case, however, that’s not enough” says Cecile Kyenge, Provincial Councellor of Modena. It’s first necessary to provide the immigrates with the tools required to empower them to be an active force in the political decision-making process of the town – starting from schools where immigrates can learn the Italian language, for example. Both immigrates and local authority need to be educated: inter-cultural competencies and the ‘know how’ focused to satisfy both the needs of locals and of immigrates are a must.
People from different cultures took part at an initiative, sponsored by the Municipality of Modena, which was held on June 2nd 2010. The Open Space Technology (OST) was on “how to improve the cohabitation of different cultures living in the same town” and - in spite most citizens not having any experience of this new methodology of discussing – they contributed very actively, with passions, strong motivation and by providing new ideas on how to improve the quality of life in Modena.
Interviewed by the Eugad team, Marianella Sclavi will be leading – on the 2nd of June, Modena, Italy - an O.S.T. (a particular Forum of discussion, tool for conflict mediation) on “how to have a more harmonious living between locals and immigrants in the city of Modena”. This meeting is organized in association with the Municipality of Modena, also a partner of Eugad.
This OST has been arranged particularly for Modena, but does not restrict there. The issues which will be touched concern all of us and as consequence common peole, technicians, associations, institutions are all invited to take part of. Eugad will be present there, to listen, learn and share.
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A necessary pre-condition for the achievement of the MDGs goals is that of building a policy of dialogue between Local Authorities and civil society so that a more efficient and equitable model of development can be achieved, leading to inclusive and empowered communities. Such is the case for example of the city of Modena, where immigrates, in the recent past, were invited to take part to the management of res publica through the so-called Immigrant’s Council.
