Preliminary Programme
European policies, local practicesConference8 - 10 October 2006
F INAL PROGR AMME
8 - 10 October 2006, Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The conference is organized in close cooperation with the European Commission and Eurocities.
European policies, local practices
Conference Secretariat:
Kuiters idea and organisation
Madame Curiestraat 31
2171 TW Sassenheim
The Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0)252 360 133
Fax +31 (0)252 360 139
E-mail [email protected]
Website www.integratingcities.nl
Contact Organising Committee:
City of Rotterdam
Marieke Kleijbeuker
Telephone +31 (0)10 417 2505
Fax +31 (0)10 404 6393
E-mail [email protected]
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INDEX
Welcome to Integrating Cities 2
The Conference 3
Conference programme 4
The 4 mini conferences 10
Working visits 12
Conference venue 14
General information 16
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16General information
Conference venue
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WELCOME TO INTEGRATING CITIES
Integrating Cities, the title of this conference, was chosen because of its double meaning.
Integrating Cities means we have to make our cities a home for all our citizens, wherever they come from. Cities are the focal point for immigration, integration and participation. Cities are places where people meet, work, learn and live together. Integration is essentially a local process.
Integrating Cities also means we have to incorporate cities in the decision-making process at a national and a European level. We have to use the experiences and practices of cities when formulating common European objectives, policies and measures.
As vice-president of the European Commission and as Mayor of 600.000 Rotterdammers, with 168 nationalities, we have come to the conclusion that we must intensify our dialogues, within the European Union, within the European cities and between the various levels of government.
Cooperation is fundamental for successful integration. As participants in Integrating Cities we can all share our concerns, ambitions and commitment, to improve the quality of life for all our citizens. We wish you a warm welcome to Integrating Cities and look forward to your active contribution. I v o O p s t e l t e n F r a n c o F r a t t i n iMayor of Rotterdam Vice-president of the European Commission
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THE CONFERENCE
The main objective of “Integrating Cities: European Policies, Local Practices” is to fi nd ways for improving cooperation and reinforcing existing mechanis between the European Union and European cities in the area of integration. By bringing together stakeholders in the integration debate we aim to rise to the challenges and make the best of the opportunities available. Comparing the differences and commonalities of cities and taking stock of the policies that have successfully contributed to making cities attractive places to live in for all citizens, will enable us to draw lessons from good practices.
In order to discuss the lessons learnt from past policies and projects, to defi ne the essential and actual questions and to debate new ideas about what should be done - with all the parties involved - we aim to bring together policy makers, practitioners and other stakeholders to come to a better understanding of the integration processes.
The conference builds upon the Common Basic Principles on Integration, adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council in November 2004 and developed in the European Commission’s Communication on “A Common Agenda for Integration: Framework for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals in the European Union”. The Eurocities “Contribution to Good Governance” will also be a useful complement to the debate.
In the plenary opening session representatives of the European Commission, National Authorities and European organisations of regional and local authorities will present their views on integration. In the following 4 thematic mini conferences, representatives of major cities and migrant organisations will confront the European policies with their local practices. The responsible European Commissioners will have the opportunity of responding and discussing this with the other participants. The results of the mini conferences will be reported back to the concluding plenary session.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Sunday 8 October 2006
18.30-
22.30
Welcome reception and buffet dinner in the City Hall Rotterdam hosted by Ivo Opstelten, Mayor of Rotterdam. Column by Sadik Harchaoui, President of Forum, the Dutch Institute of Multicultural Development
Monday 9 October 2006
09.00 Arrival and registration of participants at the conference venue, Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek, Rotterdam
09.30 Start of the conference by Greg Clark, Chairman Advisor to the UK government and the OECD
09.35 Welcome by Ivo Opstelten, Mayor of Rotterdam
09.45 Opening address by Franco Frattini, Vice-president of the European Commission, responsible for Jus-tice, Freedom and Security
10.00 Introduction by Rita Verdonk, Minister for Immigration and Integration of the Netherlands
10.15 Intermezzo
10.20 Introduction by Michel Delebarre, President of the Committee of the Regions and Mayor of Dunkerque
10.30 Introduction by Gérard Collomb, Vice-president of Eurocities and Mayor of Lyon
10.40 Keynote address ‘Integration and Citizenship’ by Tariq Ramadan, Professor of Islamic Studies at St Antony’s College (Oxford) and at Lokahi Foundation (London) and President of the European Muslim Network
10.50 Coffee/tea break
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11.30 Visions and expectations on the 4 mini conferences by:
• Franco Frattini, Vice-president of the European Commission, responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security
• Ján Figel, Member of the European Commission, responsible for Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism
• Jan Jarab, Member of the cabinet of Vladimir Špidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
• Stavros Lambrinidis, Member of the European Parliament.
In an interview by Samira Abbos, journalist
12.00 Start of the 4 parallel mini conferences, Part I, with introductions and debate on:
1. Dialogue & Participation Moderator: Beate Winkler, Director EUMC (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
Introductions by: Kris Hopkins, Leader of the Council of Bradford Orhan Kaya, Deputy Mayor for Participation and Culture of Rotterdam Stefano Bertozzi, Member of the cabinet of Franco Frattini, Vice-president of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security
2. Employment & Equal Opportunities Moderator: Richard Lewis, Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels
Introductions by: Wim Deetman, Mayor of The Hague Lee Jasper, Policy Director Equalities and Policing, Greater London Authority Jan Jarab, Member of the cabinet of Vladimir Špidla, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Leyla Hamidi, Dutch National Bureau against Racial Discrimination, European Network Against Racism Netherlands
Monday 9 October 2006
1. Dialogue & ParticipationModerator: Beate Winkler, Director EUMC (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
2. Employment & Equal OpportunitiesModerator: Richard Lewis, Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels
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Monday 9 October 2006
12.00 3. Education & Youth Moderator: John Haskins, Head of Integration, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland
Introductions by:
Bo Asmus Kjeldgaard, Mayor for Children and Youth of Copenhagen
Mohammed Iqbal, Lord Mayor of Leeds
Ján Figel, Member of the European Commission, responsible for Education, Training, Culture and Multi-
lingualism
4. Urban Regeneration & Cohesion
Moderator: Anastasia Crickley,
Chairperson of EUMC Management Board (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
Introductions by:
Letizia Moratti, Mayor of Milan
Raphaël Alomar, Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank
Marco Orani, Head of Urban Actions Unit. Directorate-General for Regional Policy of the
European Commission
13.00 Lunch
3. Education & YouthModerator: John Haskins, Head of Integration, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland
4. Urban Regeneration & Cohesion
Moderator: Anastasia Crickley,
Chairperson of EUMC Management Board (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
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14.30 Continuation of the 4 mini conferences, Part II
1. Dialogue & Participation
Moderator: Beate Winkler,
Director of EUMC (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
Introductions by:
Thu Nguyen-Hoan, Assistant Secretary Multicultural Affairs Branch, Australian Government
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Peter Moore, Councillor of Sheffi eld, Member of the Committee of the Regions
Stavros Lambrinidis, Member of the European Parliament
2. Employment & Equal Opportunities
Moderator: Richard Lewis,
Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels
Introductions by:
Kent Anderson, President Social Affairs Forum Eurocities, Deputy Mayor of Malmö
M Irene Graham, Councillor for Integration of Glasgow
Dimitri van den Broek, Director ITpreneurs, Effective Learning Solutions
Monday 9 October 2006
1. Dialogue & Participation
Moderator: Beate Winkler,
Director of EUMC (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
2. Employment & Equal Opportunities
Moderator: Richard Lewis,
Institute for European Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels
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14.30 3. Education & Youth Moderator: John Haskins, Head of Integration, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland
Introductions by: Luc Tesseur, Head of Education, Antwerp Leonard Geluk, Deputy Mayor for Youth, Family and Education of Rotterdam Hameed Al-Asaly, Managing Director Muath Trust, Birmingham
4. Urban Regeneration & Cohesion Moderator: Anastasia Crickley, Chairperson of EUMC Management Board (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
Introductions by:Han Entzinger, Professor of Migration and Integration Studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam Jean-Marie Schleret, Vice-president in charge of Housing, Social Cohesion, Insertion and Disability of Nancy Björn Holmberg, Member of the Stockholm City Council Lionel Martijn, President of Quartiers-en-Crise, Alderman of Rotterdam-Charlois district
Monday 9 October 2006
3. Education & YouthModerator: John Haskins, Head of Integration, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ireland
4. Urban Regeneration & Cohesion Moderator: Anastasia Crickley, Chairperson of EUMC Management Board (European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia)
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15.40Plenary resumption of the 4 mini conferences by the moderators and reaction by Franco Frattini, chaired by Greg Clark
16.10Conclusion of the Conference Integrating Cities by Jan Niessen, Director Migration Policy Group (MPG), General Reporter
16.20 Closing of the conference by Ivo Opstelten
16.30 Closing drinks by courtesy of the European Commission
Evening programme
19.00 Departure by boat from Spido Pier to Restaurant Het Zalmhuis
20.00 Aperitifs and buffet dinner (taking into account Ramadan)
22.00 End of the dinner and transfers back to the hotel
Tuesday 10 October 2006
09.00 Assembly at the City Hall Rotterdam
09.30 Departure to the working visits
12.00 Closing lunch at Restaurant Bazar
Monday 9 October 2006
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THE 4 MINI CONFERENCESMonday 9 October 2006
12.00 – 13.00
14.30 – 15.30
The themes of the mini conferences are derived from the Common
Basic Principles, as presented in the European Commission’s
Communication on “A Common Agenda for Integration: Framework
for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals in the European
Union”. In each mini conference mayors and representatives of
migrant organisations will introduce the subject. Other participants
are invited to contribute to the discussion in an informal setting.
Especially the Common Basic Principles (CBP) 1, 3, 5 and 7 are of
utmost importance to local policies and urban practices. These are:
CBP 1. “ Integration is a dynamic, two-way process of mutual
accommodation by all immigrants and residents of
Member States.”
CBP 3. “ Employment is a key part of the integration process and is
central to the participation of immigrants, to the
contributions immigrants make to the host society,
and to making such contributions visible.”
CBP 5. “ Efforts in education are critical to preparing immigrants, and
particularly their descendants, to be more successful and
more active participants in society.”
CPB 7. “ Frequent interaction between immigrants and Member
State citizens is a fundamental mechanism for integration.
Shared forums, intercultural dialogue, education about
immigrants and immigrant cultures, and stimulating living
conditions in urban environments enhance the interactions
between immigrants and Member State citizens.”
The themes of the mini conferences are:
1. Dialogue & Participation
Integration is about commitment and active engagement and the
sense of belonging to, and participation in, society. This requires a
common understanding of basic values and “rules of the public
game”. The basic values include: equality between men and
women, equal opportunities for all and anti-discrimination, freedom
of education, religion, political opinion and speech; freedom of
association and participation in decision-making; respect of
democratic rules, promotion of active citizenship and dialogue,
respect of differences and refraining from violence and isolation.
Integration is the common responsibility of all concerned, whether
resident “natives” and immigrants, voluntary associations, public
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and private institutions, the business world, or local, national and
European authorities. The various contributions are all necessary;
integration will fail or be hampered if a player does not contribute or
does not implement his or her specifi c role in “the common cause”.
2. Employment & Equal Opportunities
A decent and stable job is a strong anchor of personal identity, of
security of life chances and therefore of commitment to the society
in which a person functions. Cities face high unemployment rates
among the lesser-qualifi ed echelons of society and among them
large percentages of immigrants who have recently arrived or
already lived there for a long time. Lack of education and
qualifi cations to acquire a place on the labour market, as well as
language and cultural proble have led to numerous policies and
projects aimed at improving the access possibilities of those who
fi nd themselves on the side-line.
Long-term unemployment, especially among youngsters who have
lost hope of ever reaching a desired place on the labour market,
form a potentially destabilising and costly factor in urban social co-
hesion. An intensive and innovative investment in their qualifi cation,
their ambitions and their possibilities will pay off economically and
socially in the construction of a cohesive and prosperous society.
3. Education and Youth
The young are our proverbial future. They have to become, and
be moulded into, responsible citizens in full citizenship, committed
to the common cause. This requires a stable and effective training
ground for all youngsters. Nobody is to be excluded or left behind
as a “drop-out”. Education is the most effective system for this of
basic values and qualifi cations for citizenship. The transfer not only
includes the required capabilities for a decent job, but also the broad
communicative abilities for participation in the institutions of society.
Communicative ability is more than the command of the language,
it requires a knowledge of, and interest in, the relevant values and
behaviours of the surrounding world, especially those of “the other”.
4. Urban Regeneration & Cohesion
Integration is not possible without residents meeting face to face.
It needs communication and a common language, not only in a lin-
guistic sense, but also in the form of shared ambitions and concepts
(talking - using the same words on the same subject). Most of all,
it requires the prevention of segregation, exclusion and seclusion,
both in a physical and social sense. Integration therefore requires
methods and instruments of “mixing”, in housing, education, the
workplace, in fact in all public areas.
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WORKING VISITS
Tuesday 10 October 2006
09.00 Assembly at the City Hall Rotterdam
09.30 Departure to the working visits
12.00 Closing lunch at Restaurant Bazar
1. ISLAM AND INTEGRATION
The action plan “Islam and Integration” is a process that has already involved some 8000 people since October 2004. “Islam and Integration” evolved through expert meetings, a series of “internal” debates among Musli in Rotterdam, information meetings about Islam directed at all Rotterdam citizens and 9 public debates open to all.
2. MIXEN AAN DE MAAS
The project “Mixen aan de Maas” (Mixing on the River Maas) forges links between new and old residents of the city and supports them in carrying out common activities. The project team provides the “matches” with suggestions for activities and reimburses minor expenses.
3. NEWCOMERS
Apart from learning the language and focusing on society, it is crucial that “new” and “old” residents come in contact with one another. This working visit focuses on both aspects, as well as on migrants who have resided within the city over a longer period of time and have not yet had the opportunity of learning the language. They are enabled to take language courses, in order to promote their participation in society.
4. LOCAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION (RADAR)
The quality of life is severely affected in a negative way when, as a consequence of discrimination on any grounds, people are excluded from society. The organisation RADAR makes sure that discrimination at a local level does not take place by, for example,
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organising a well-conceived procedure for complaints. Apart from that, in cooperation with the police department and representatives of nightlife entrepreneurs, they have developed and implemented a protocol for “policies at the door”, combating these for of discrimination.
5. PRIMARY SCHOOL
Many primary schools in European cities are confronted with the challenge of fi tting children of migrant people into the educational system. The role parents play in this is crucial. We will visit a primary school in which these challenges are apparent.
6. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF YOUNG
MIGRANT PEOPLE (ALBEDA COLLEGE)
As a consequence of rapid (economic) developments, increasing demands are being placed in the area of professional qualifi cations. Some groups of young people encounter diffi culties in achieving the required basic qualifi cations. Albeda College tries to prepare these young people as well as is possible for a professional career by offering a fl exible curriculum.
7. NEIGHBOURHOOD APPROACH
Rotterdam has chosen an unorthodox approach to combat degradation in parts of the city. It concerns a set of measures, including physical interventions, improving safety, but also investments in social programmes.
8. PEOPLE MAKE THE CITY
“People make the city” is a programme aimed at stimulating local residents to agree on rules concerning the quality of life in their streets and about the manner in which they associate with one another as neighbours. It endeavours to organise citizenship in its most direct and practical form, and combines city etiquette with the existing programme of “Opzoomeren”, in order to come to social cohesion.
In your conference map, which you will receive upon registration, you will fi nd the group to which you have been assigned. You will be expected at 9.00 hrs. at the City Hall Rotterdam.
In your conference map, which you will receive upon registration, you will fi nd the group to which you have registration, you will fi nd the group to which you have been assigned. You will be expected at 9.00 hrs. at the City Hall Rotterdam.
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CONFERENCE VENUE
Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek
Van Nelleweg 1
3044 BC Rotterdam
The Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek is an imposing building
with international appeal. It is of inestimable cultural and
historical value, having the status of a nationally protect-
ed monument and it is included on the UNESCO World
Heritage list. It was built between 1925 and 1931.
The complex is situated alongside the Schie river in the
North-West district of Rotterdam, close to the national
motorway network and the Rotterdam Ring motorway.
The complex is easily accessible by car from the A20
(Hook of Holland – Utrecht) and the A13 (Rotterdam
– The Hague). There are ample parking facilities on site.
Access via public transport is also very good. There is
a bus-stop directly in front of the premises, and various
other bus and tramlines stop within walking distance.
Rotterdam Airport is less than 8 kilometres away.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Conference languageThe working language will be English. There will only be simultaneous interpretation from French into English during the plenary session on Monday morning.
Registration deskThe registration desk is situated in the main entrance hall of the Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek. You can collect your conference map here.
BadgesParticipants’ name badges will be provided at the registration desk. All participants are kindly requested to wear their badges throughout the conference.
Transportation Transportation from the 5 conference hotels to the different venues are provided.Please be present in the lobby area:Sunday 8 October18.30 hrs - departure to the City Hall Rotterdam (welcome reception/buffet dinner)Monday 9 October 08.30 hrs - departure to the conference venue (Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek)18.45 hrs - departure to the canal boat (transfer to dinner venue)Tuesday 10 October08.30 hrs - departure to the City Hall Rotterdam
After closing of the conference on 9 October 2006, transportation between 16.30 and 17.30 hrs.is provided to:- Conference hotels - Rotterdam Airport - Central Station Rotterdam - City Hall Rotterdam
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CONFERENCE HOTELS:
The Westin, Rotterdam +31 (0)10 430 20 00Weena 6863012 CN Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam +31 (0)10 436 36 11 Westersingel 703015 LB Rotterdam
Golden Tulip Rotterdam-Centre +31 (0)10 413 41 39 Leuvehaven 803011 EA Rotterdam
Tulip Inn Rotterdam +31 (0)10 413 47 90Willemsplein 13016 DN Rotterdam
Maritime Hotel Rotterdam +31 (0)10 411 92 60Willemskade 133016 DK Rotterdam
Conference secretariat:Until 8 October 2006 +31 (0)252 36 01 33During conference days +31 (0)612 59 28 47E-mail [email protected]
CONFERENCE VENUES:
City Hall RotterdamCoolsingel 403000 KP Rotterdam- Parking nearby : St. Jacobsplaats, De Rotte 15, Rotterdam
Van Nelle OntwerpfabriekVan Nelleweg 13044 BC Rotterdam- Parking facilities available
Departure boat to Restaurant Het ZalmhuisRederij Spido Willemsplein 853016 DR Rotterdam
Restaurant Het ZalmhuisSchaardijk 3962909 LA Rotterdam
Restaurant BazarWitte de Withstraat 163012 BP Rotterdam
City Hall RotterdamCoolsingel 403000 KP Rotterdam- Parking nearby : St. Jacobsplaats, De Rotte 15, Rotterdam
Van Nelle OntwerpfabriekVan Nelleweg 13044 BC Rotterdam- Parking facilities available
Departure boat to Restaurant Het ZalmhuisRederij Spido Willemsplein 853016 DR Rotterdam
Restaurant Het ZalmhuisSchaardijk 3962909 LA Rotterdam
Restaurant BazarWitte de Withstraat 163012 BP Rotterdam3012 BP Rotterdam
The Westin, Rotterdam +31 (0)10 430 20 00Weena 6863012 CN Rotterdam
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam +31 (0)10 436 36 11Westersingel 703015 LB Rotterdam
Golden Tulip Rotterdam-Centre +31 (0)10 413 41 39Leuvehaven 803011 EA Rotterdam
Tulip Inn Rotterdam +31 (0)10 413 47 90Willemsplein 13016 DN Rotterdam
Maritime Hotel Rotterdam +31 (0)10 411 92 60Willemskade 133016 DK Rotterdam
Conference secretariat:Until 8 October 2006 +31 (0)252 36 01 33During conference days +31 (0)612 59 28 47During conference days +31 (0)612 59 28 47E-mail [email protected]
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