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IFACCA D’ART REPORT NO 39
Achieving Intercultural Dialogue through the Arts and Culture? Concepts, Policies, Programmes, Practices

DECEMBER 2009
Prepared by Danielle Cliche and Andreas Wiesand European Institute for Comparative Cultural Research (ERICarts Institute)

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ISSN: 1832-3332 D'Art aims to consolidate and maximise the expertise of the world's arts councils and ministries of culture. For more information visit www.ifacca.org Disclaimer: This report has been prepared by Danielle Cliche and Andreas Wiesand European Institute for Comparative Cultural Research (ERICarts Institute)

Errors, omissions and opinions cannot be attributed to the respondents listed in this report or to the Board or members of IFACCA. IFACCA is interested in hearing from anyone who cites this report. This report is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ You are free to copy, distribute, or display this report on condition that: you attribute the work to the author; the work is not used for commercial purposes; and you do not alter, transform, or add to this report. Suggested reference: Cliche, D and Wiesand, A 2009. ‘Achieving Intercultural Dialogue through the Arts and Culture? Concepts, Policies, Programmes, Practices’, D’Art Topics in Arts Policy, No. 39, International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies, Sydney, www.ifacca.org/topic/intercultural-dialogue-cultural-diversity

CONTENTS
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................. 1 1. Background and Context ................................................................................................................. 2 3. How is Intercultural Dialogue Understood ...................................................................................... 5 4. How is Intercultural Dialogue in the Arts Understood...