The Inter-Ethnic City: Management and Policies for a Better Integration of Migrants
Monday, 28 September 2009
9am - 1pm, Conference Room 8, UNHQ

PROGRAMME

The Permanent Missions of Italy and of Canada to the United Nations, the Alliance of Civilizations (AoC), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) co-organized a High-Level Roundtable on “The Inter-Ethnic City: Management and Policies for a Better Integration of Migrants”.

The integration of migrants, specifically in cities, is critical for the improvement of cooperative relations among peoples from different cultures and religions. Urban planning can play a key function in facilitating the inclusion of migrants. This event examined good practices and processes for better integration of diverse communities and is a follow-up of the panel discussion on “Integrating Migrants – A Challenge for Inclusive Societies”, from the recent Istanbul Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations. Gathering results of research and experiences in the integration of migrants at the level of cities, as experienced by local administrators, policymakers and other stakeholders, the event showcased practical policies and facilitated networking of representatives of municipalities and other relevant institutions while providing visibility to the issue.

PRESENTATIONS/STATEMENTS

Webcast of the event

Welcome Remarks by M. Enzo Scotti, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Italy

Welcome Remarks by Mr. William Lacy Swing, Director General, International Organization for Migration

Welcome message by President Sampaio, High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (video)

Professor Corrado Beguinot, Chairman, Della Rocca Foundation

Ms. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka, Executive Director, UN Habitat

Ms. Ratna Omidvar, President, Maytree

Ms. Ilda Curti, Commissioner of the City of Turin for Integration Policies

Mr. José Ricardo Franco Montoro, Municipal Secretary of Participation and Partnership – City of São Paulo, Brazil

For information on this event, please contact Amy Muedin at amuedin@iom.int or at (212) 681-7000 ext. 212.