Conflict prevention and resolution. The Role for Cultural Relations

Published on 14 April 2010

Author(s): British Council Belgium

Type:  video 16.15 Min

Cultural relations builds international trust and understanding, generates opportunities for individuals to fulfil their potential and fosters the co-operation that contributes to a stable world

This event, organised by us with parters NATO and the SDA on the role of cultural relations in conflict prevention and resolution drew a large and expectant crowd. The conference demonstrated how “cultural” projects on the ground were improving dialogue, and hence playing a part in both preventing conflict and healing post-conflict wounds. Initiatives in the spotlight were those attempting to re-establish forgotten traditions and preserve cultural heritage, while others focused on the arts as a way of bringing cultures together. Perhaps British Council Chief Executive Martin Davidson best summed up the British Council’s position when he said that the aim of improving cultural relations was to build trust and engagement through the exchange of ideas.

If you missed the event, you can watch a video of the conference below...

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