Presentation by Mr Van Oosterwyck, Flemish government, on the occasion of the EESC conference on Integrating immigrants in regions and cities - avenues for cooperation between civil society and local and regional authorities Conference in Valencia, Spain on 30.03.2011

1. Integrationpolicy in Flanders Participation of minorities at the regional and local level

2. Flanders Brussels Wallonie

3. Integrationpolicy in Flanders BasicPrinciples Primarypath Secondarypolicy Participation At different levels Goodpractices

4. Basicprinciples Citizenship TwoWayTraffic Rights and obligations

5. Integration policy in Flanders Inburgering - Primary path To reach tools for newcomers to extend their (interactive) citizenship. Individual level, focus on independence Integratie– Secondary policy To lower social barriers. Community level, focus on accessibility

6. Aspecific program as a first step Consists of: Training programme: Dutch course Socialorientationcourse Careerorientation Supportedby program counselling

7. Integration policy in Flanders Inburgering - Primary path To reach tools for newcomers to extend their (interactive) citizenship. Individual level, focus on independence Integratie– Secondary policy To lower social barriers. Community level, focus on accessibility

10. Participation Beingpart of society Shaping public culture Active and interactivecitizenship The local level as ‘the place to be…’ InterculturalMarket – Lamot Mechelen

11. Goodpractices The minority forum Integration coaches Parental involvement at school “Bijt in Brussel” Supporting the local level

12. Supporting the local level 'integration coaches'

13. Supporting the local level Promoting dialogue between religions Catholics, Protestants and Muslims organised a meeting around a common religious ancestor

14. Supporting the local level Promoting parental involvement at school

15. Supporting the local level focusing on the participation of newcomers at socio-cultural associations Youngsters in a popular youth center

16. Supporting the local level ensuring a reflection of local diversity in communication channels of each municipality, Diversity as a strength in a broader citymarketing concept Website City of Antwerp

17. Supporting the local level supporting participation of new Flemings in advisory boards,

18. Supporting the local level organizing participation and consultation of newcomers and their organizations. Organization of Russian speakers on a culinary event

19. Thank you for your attention ! www.inburgering.be