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The BRIDGE Digital Museum brings together good practices, educational proposals and images that inspire reflection and action
Social Challenges
Analyse social challenges to intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and democratic cohesion
Good Practices
Discover experiences that generate social impact
Educational Space
Access teaching guides, activities and materials for the classroom
Documentary Photography
Explore the social challenges in a visual, reflective and educational way
BRIDGE Main Challenge: A.4. Fragmented management of cultural diversity and weak institutionalisation of intercultural dialogue
The programme addresses fragmented approaches to cultural diversity that can lead to discrimination, social exclusion, weak interaction and unequal participation. It supports cities in moving beyond simple coexistence towards intercultural integration, where diversity is valued, equality is promoted and all residents can participate actively in community life.
he ICC Programme supports local authorities in designing and implementing intercultural policies. Through the ICC Index, expert support, peer learning, training and participatory approaches, cities assess their policies, identify challenges and develop strategies that promote equality, diversity, meaningful interaction and active citizenship.
The Intercultural Cities Programme supports local and regional authorities in developing inclusive policies for culturally diverse communities. Through the ICC Index, expert support, peer learning, training and participatory methods, cities assess their policies and develop strategies based on equality, diversity, meaningful intercultural interaction and active citizenship, transforming diversity into an asset for local development.
Culturally diverse cities may remain fragmented when different groups coexist without meaningful interaction, equal participation or equitable access to opportunities. This can reinforce discrimination, prejudice, social exclusion and mistrust. The programme addresses these barriers by promoting intercultural dialogue, equality and inclusive local governance.
Cultural diversity is a defining feature of contemporary cities. Managing it through equality, meaningful interaction and participation can strengthen social cohesion, reduce discrimination and conflict, improve trust and ensure that all residents have opportunities to contribute to community life.
The ICC Programme institutionalises intercultural dialogue within local governance. It provides cities with tools to assess policies, address structural inequalities and involve diverse residents in decision-making, transforming fragmented diversity management into a coordinated and participatory intercultural approach.
Cities assess their policies through the ICC Index and receive expert guidance to identify strengths and areas for improvement. They then develop intercultural strategies through stakeholder participation, peer learning, training and exchange with other cities. Progress is monitored through repeated assessments, indicators and comparative tools.
Intercultural Cities Index (ICC Index)
Interactive digital resource
Benchmarking and diagnostic tool that enables cities to assess their intercultural policies, identify strengths and areas for improvement, monitor progress and compare their performance with other cities. The Index supports evidence-based policymaking across multiple areas of intercultural integration.
Researchers, Professionals, Policy Makers
https://www.coe.int/en/web/interculturalcities/about-the-index
ICC Index Questionnaire
Interactive digital resource
Structured questionnaire used by local authorities to assess policies and practices through an intercultural lens. It supports systematic reflection on equality, diversity, interaction, participation and institutional capacity.
Researchers, Professionals, Policy Makers
https://www.coe.int/en/web/interculturalcities/about-the-index
ICC Index Interactive Charts
Interactive digital resource
Interactive visualisation tool allowing users to explore and compare city performance across the policy areas covered by the ICC Index.
Students, Researchers, Professionals, Policy Makers
https://www.coe.int/en/web/interculturalcities/about-the-index
Intercultural Profiles
Digital publication
Individual city reports based on ICC assessments and expert analysis, highlighting achievements, challenges and recommendations for strengthening intercultural policies.
Professionals, Policy Makers
ICC Welcome Pack
Manual
Introductory resources supporting cities entering the ICC network and helping local authorities understand the programme’s principles, methodology, tools and participation opportunities.
Policy Makers
Methodological Guide – How to Fill in the Index
Teaching guide
Tools and training approaches designed to identify and counter stereotypes, prejudices and misinformation concerning migrants, minorities and culturally diverse communities.
Teaching staff, Students, Professionals, General Public
https://www.coe.int/en/web/interculturalcities/about-the-index
Anti-Rumours Methodology and Toolkit
Educational resource
Tools and training approaches designed to identify and counter stereotypes, prejudices and misinformation concerning migrants, minorities and culturally diverse communities.
Teaching staff, Students, Professionals, General Public
Intercultural Citizenship Test
Interactive digital resource
An online self-reflection tool that encourages users to examine their knowledge, attitudes and behaviours concerning diversity, intercultural interaction and citizenship.
Teaching staff, Students, Professionals, General Public
Online Training Module
Educational resource
E-learning resources supporting capacity building in intercultural integration, diversity management and inclusive governance.
Teaching staff, Professionals, Policy Makers
Intercultural Integration Academy
Educational resource
Capacity-building programme combining theoretical knowledge, practical methods and experiences from participating cities to strengthen the intercultural competences of local practitioners.
Professionals, Policy Makers
https://www.coe.int/en/web/interculturalcities/icc-step-by-step-course