VALUING DIVERSITY AND DIALOGUE: A NEW ALLIANCE BETWEEN CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENTS
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Alvaro Arzú - President Guatemala (1996-2000)
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Kim Campbell - Prime Minister Canada (1993)
Fernando Henrique Cardoso - President Brazil (1995-2003)
Jean Chrétien - Prime Minister Canada (1993-2003)
William J. Clinton - President USA (1993-2001)
Leonel Fernández (l) – Pres. Dominican Rep. (1996-2000, 2004-)
José María Figueres - President Costa Rica (1994-1998)
Vicente Fox - President Mexico (2000-2006)
Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle - President Chile (1994-2000)
César Gaviria - President Colombia (1990-1994)
Osvaldo Hurtado - President Ecuador (1981-1984)
Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera - President Uruguay (1990-1995)
Ricardo Lagos - President Chile (2000-2006)
Andrés Pastrana - President Colombia (1998-2002)
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Javier Pérez de Cuéllar - President Peru (2000-2001)
Jorge Quiroga - President Bolivia (2001-2002)
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Hong-koo Lee - Prime Minister Republic of Korea (1994-1995)
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The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
A SHARED SOCIETY is a socia l ly
cohesive society. I t is s table , safe . I t is
where a l l those l iv ing there fee l a t home.
I t respects everyone’s d igni ty and human
r ights , whi le provid ing every indiv idual
wi th equal opportuni ty. I t is to lerant . I t
respects d ivers i ty. A shared society is
constructed and nurtured through strong
pol i t ica l leadership
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
The term SHARED SOCIETY indicates the
way of l i fe , cul ture , va lues, customs
pract ices and benef i ts of the society are
not owned by any one group but be long
to a l l .
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
I I I
I V
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V I
V I I
V I I I
I X
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I Locating Responsibility of Social Cohesion Within Government Structures
I I Creating Opportunities for Consultation
Monitor Structures and Policies to Ensure they support Shared Societies
Ensure the Legal Framework Protects the Rights of Individuals
Deal with Inequalities and Disadvantages of those Discriminated Againsts
Ensure that Physical Environment Creates Opportunities for Interaction
An Education System that Demonstrates a Commitment to Shared Societies
Initiate a Process to Encourage the Creation of Shared Vision of Society
Promote Respect and Understanding and Appreciation of Diversity
Take Steps to Reduce Tension and Hostility
DEVELOPING
SHARED SOCIETY
ECONOMIC WELL-BEING
APPROPIATE
ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK
CONSOLIDATED
SHARED SOCIETY
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
The Virtous Circle of Shared Societies
1. Shared Societies, in which diverse groups and individuals are
economically integrated and utilise their skills and talents tend to be
more stable societies, which enjoy higher economic growth than divided
societies
2. If groups and individuals are economically marginalised they have no
reason to feel a sense of belonging to the state and are less likely top
support the state and contribute to the wellbeing of all.
3. The costs of investing in a Shared Society and ensuring that
marginalised groups feel they have a full place in society is more than
compensated for by the contribution they can make.
4. Leaving groups and individuals on the margins of society is not cost-
free, as it creates social, political and security problems which are
avoidable, unnecessary and costly
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
Guiding Principles on the Economics of Shared Societies
5. National and local economic policies and programmes play a major role
in creating an inclusive dynamic for all groups.
6. National and local economic policies and programmes too often mainly
benefit those who are already successful and influential, and as a result
reinforce social divisions.
7. The international economic frameworks and the institutions that support
them need to be reformed to ensure a fair, equitable and sustainable
international economic order and business practices, and encourage
appropriate national policies leading to Shared Societies and greater
economic wellbeing world wide.
8. Existing international economic frameworks need to ensure that
wealthier countries and vested interests do not benefit at the expense of
poorer states and marginalised groups within all states.
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
Guiding Principles on the Economics of Shared Societies
9. Well intentioned economic policies often fail to benefit marginalised
sectors and integrate them into society because of unintended
consequences. They can be subverted by influential sectoral interests
10. Economic policies are more likely to benefit those who are marginalised
and integrate them into a Shared Society if marginalized groups are
involved in the planning and implementation of policies and
programmes and if there is a mechanism to screen policies and
programmes for their differential impact on each sector of society
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
Guiding Principles on the Economics of Shared Societies
• A population that finds its preferences represented in the policy
process is more likely to support implementation of resultant policy.
• The policy quality is likely to improves with greater variety in input.
• Including a greater number of ethnic groups increases the number of
potentially ethnic partisan veto players in the policy process – thereby
generating increased policy stability in the long term.
After Jóhanna Kristín Birnir and David M. Waguespack Ethnic inclusion and economic growth
Party Politics March 2011 17: 243-260,
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
Impact of the influence of ethnic groups on economic
policy making
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The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
Shared Societies:Why Not?
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e
There is no other option, no excuse for avoiding the imperative to
build social cohesion. We cannot wait!
We believe in the respect for the dignity of every individual,
human rights and the rule of law
in equality, fairness, and a democracy without discrimination and
equal opportunities for all
We call to action our leaders and other sectors of society …
Call to Action for Leadership on Shared Societies
Shared Societies
High Levels of
Equality
High
Social Capital
High Social Trust
High Levels
of Social Integration
Comparative Size of
Security Services
Respect for
Human Rights
Access to
Job & Services
Participation in
Decisions
Respect for
Personal Dignity
Low Levels of of
Intercommunity
Tension
Low Levels of
Crime
The Shared Societies Project: B u i l d i n g a W o r l d S a f e f o r D i f f e r e n c e