FCT Mitrovica 2010 - Nicosia

Derya Beyatli Katerina Papadopoulou 24 May 2010 Mitrovica, Kosovo

Cyprus 2015 is a research and dialogue initiative implemented by the United Nations/Interpeace Joint Programme Unit and the European Commission Representation in Cyprus
Bi-communal project
What is Cyprus 2015

Main Purpose
To contribute towards a creative and constructive social debate for the long-term sustainable future of Cyprus

Objectives
To provide better informed public debate that relies on objective information
To contribute to improved trust and awareness between the two communities

Objectives
To contribute to a better informed policy making process
To establish more fluid channels of communication between the leadership and the general public

Methodology
Researchers and research participants (the people) work together to identify how to approach and analyse an issue – consultative process
PAR is a reflexive process – no real clear cut distinction between research and dialogue

Methodology
Participatory Action Research
Research Dialogue

Methodology
RESEARCH
In-depth Interviews
Focus Groups
Polls

Methodology
DIALOGUE
Bi-communal and mono-communal Stakeholder Panels analyse research findings
Public Events
Media Coverage

Main Findings SETTLEMENT NON-SETTLEMENT TURKISH CYPRIOTS GREEK CYPRIOTS TURKISH CYPRIOTS GREEK CYPRIOTS HOPES Peace and Harmony Peace and Stability Recognition of TRNC Better Solution in the Future A Reunified Nation De-Militarisation Republic of Cyprus constitution No Need for Change Economic Prosperity Economic Prosperity Taiwanization Social advancement, Democracy Societal Advancement International support Property and Refugees Property Issue Identity Crisis Migrants Better Control of Sovereign Territory Two States Federation FEARS Change and Uncertainity The Federation as a Racist State Legalization of the status quo Recognition, Taiwanization, Annexation or Partition Discord between the two sides Security and Viability Permanent Division of the island Security Possibility of a Conflict Cost of Solution Brain Drain Settlers Inter-communal relations Coexistence Communal Extinction Relationship with Turkish Cypriots International Manipulation A Strange System of Government Complete isolation Construction in the North Security Implementation Turkey's EU accession process Youth Disinterest Governance Discrimination Stagnant Society Elections Extremists

Main Findings
Lack of trust between the communities
Stakeholders are very willing to build and maintain dialogue
Mutual understanding of the other side
Finding a fair compromise is very important

Strengths
Bringing people together that would not ordinarily be involved with bi-communal activities
Building mono-communal dialogue at the same time
Developing a group identity

Challenges
Suspicions of projects funded by foreigners
Getting stakeholders on board and keeping them interested
Finding symmetrical stakeholders

Challenges
Time commitments
Getting the stakeholders move beyond their own opinions
What’s different this time? Scepticism

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