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1. IAU 2009 International Conference,
Notre Dame University - Louaize, Lebanon - 4-6 November 2009:
The Role of Higher Education in Fostering Inter-Cultural Dialogue and Understanding.
by Eva Egron Polak, IAU Secretary-General (6.11.2009)
When IAU and NDU embarked on the adventure of co-organizing an international conference on the
topic of fostering the culture of dialogue and understanding, there were certainly some obstacles and
concerns to overcome, notably those that Father Walid Moussa, President, Notre Dame University, our
generous host, also introduced in his opening remarks: perceptions of insecurity and fear about coming to
this country among some and the recognized difficulty of treating such a complex topic. Yet, there was
also much enthusiasm among the IAU Board Members to address precisely this topic and to meet at NDU
in Lebanon to do so.
The Conference brought together close to 200 participants from some 37 countries. The two days of
debate and discussion have been both very enriching and enjoyable. We regret deeply though that visa
problems prevented some from attending and participating in the dialogue.
The wealth of ideas, comments, experiences and suggestions that were expressed cannot be summarized
easily in a brief Conference report without the risk of reductionisms. The conference topic invited us to
listen and to hear each other. This is a pre-condition to dialogue and an integral part of dialogue. And I
have done so intensely. But of course, each of us listens with our own ears, our own linguistic, religious,
cultural, educational backgrounds and limitations, whether from Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, the
Middle East, whether more or less versed and at ease in Arabic or French or English (the three languages
of the Conference).
Why would IAU hold a conference on this topic, why in Lebanon, why now?
Part of the enthusiasm of the IAU Board stems from the fact that by focusing on these issues, IAU
remains true to its initial raison d’être. It was founded so that universities could help humanity heal from
the horror of WWII and more importantly to prevent such wars and conflicts in the future by fostering
cooperation and understanding among higher education institutions and thus among the peoples of the
world. For this reason, intercultural dialogue among universities remains continuously on our agenda.
The broader reason for convening a conference on this topic stems from a shared belief that without
continued pursuit of dialogue as an approach to overcoming conflict at every level - the global,
international, regional and local as well as among groups of individuals - the crisis that has been
repeatedly mentioned during this conference becomes inevitable. In addition to a crisis of the current and
dominant economic model, we face a crisis of values, an environmental crisis and a social crisis.
Universities retain at least some if not most of the keys to avoid following this negative path.
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2. Federico Mayor, President, Culture of Peace Foundation, Former Director-General of UNESCO, Co-
Chair of the High Level Group United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Keynote Speaker at the
Conference, reminded us of the urgency to act since despite the variety of very strong and consensual
declarations and commitments voiced in many quarters, we are still calling for action, still questioning
how to instill a culture of dialogue in the universities and in society through the work of universities. We
are still searching for how to build bridges and breach gaps that are wider than ever. In fact the urgency is
growing and the complexity of the issues that threaten not just humanity but the planet itself is huge.
Universities cannot solve all the problems of the world, yet universities have huge responsibilities and
obligations for speaking the truth about the problems, searching and continuously testing all possible
solutions – and as Juan Ramon de la Fuente, President of IAU, and others stated, most of all for educating
individuals who are locally rooted, well informed global citizens able to make sound choices but also, I
would add, who are able to recognize what they do not know and learn how to learn continuously about
the other – without prejudice, without preconceptions.
Finally why meet in Lebanon, at NDU? We heard much about Lebanon as a laboratory, a model for
creating conditions to live together in harmony, with a commitment to this at the highest level of the
State. In a nation of 4 million people with 18 different religious groups living in very close proximity this
is both a challenge and a necessity. NDU’s commitment to serve as a microcosm for success in this effort
has shined throughout the presentations and justified our choice of meeting there.
What is it that we mean by a culture of dialogue and a dialogue among cultures?
The conference offered a rich discussion highlighting many dimensions of the topic. We spoke about
dialogue as a culture, as a way to behave, as a process on the one hand, but also about dialogue between
different cultures, or intercultural dialogue on the other hand. In both cases, as a process and as the
substance, dialogue is a means to an end, not an end in itself. Instilling a culture for intercultural dialogue
is the only means – peaceful, productive and lasting - to cross some of the boundaries and distances that
separate us.
Key among these boundaries and distances are those based on religion or spirituality, ethnicity, tribal
origins, language and race. In fact depending on where we find ourselves to examine intercultural
dialogue colors the focus of the discussion. It may stress religious dialogue, as was the case in Lebanon,
or race as is often the case in the USA, or the focus could be on the tensions between indigenous or First
Nations and the more recent arrivals to countries such as Australia, Canada and parts of Latin America.
But there are other boundaries as well – those of academic disciplines that can stand in the way of
dialogue, of collaboration, and which block the path to creative solutions and innovations which are
needed to overcome old and persistent problems. Finally and importantly, there are boundaries and walls
created by differences in power, whether that power is based on might/force or wealth and these
asymmetries must be also be recognized for what they are, and they must be addressed with urgency and
courage.
How?
The informative and thoughtful presentations at this conference offered both the broad-based directions
and the more practical approaches that may need to be considered. Some called for universities to
reassess in very fundamental ways their mission, their pedagogical approach, their research and
curriculum in the pursuit and transmission of truth and knowledge, respectively. At the same time we
also heard more pragmatic suggestions about how higher education institutions can prepare graduates
who will build the Wisdom Society, as suggested a few years ago by a former IAU Board Member, Paulo
Blasi.
Some of the basic building blocks that serve as framing features or pre-requisites for fostering dialogue,
were noted as follows:
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3. Respecting the other’s point of view even if we disagree and may think he is wrong
Recognizing fully the contributions of all civilizations, all cultures, all religions and faiths.
Openness and sensitivity to the other, not fear of what we do not know; on the contrary curiosity
about the unknown; not seeing the other as a threat but rather seeing difference as enriching
Creating conditions of equality and dignity in dialogue and ensure that we empower especially those
who are most marginalized to take part in the dialogue.
The conference offered many other elements, too long to list here.
What next?
First and foremost, the answers to this question rest with all the Conference participants. Indeed, if we
wish to foster higher education that embraces dialogue as an integral part of its mission, it requires action
at the institutional, classroom level with stakeholders inside and outside the university.
But some of what IAU can and will do next is as follows:
The presentations will be available on the conference website as tools and resources for your future
work in this area
Intercultural dialogue will remain a focus of study and attention in our work as part of IAU’s work on
internationalization, a major focus for the association. The IAU WebPages on this topic, including
most international declarations related to intercultural dialogue, will continue to be updated regularly
and IAU remains open to receiving information about other resources that you may know about.
IAU is in discussion with NDU and with the Council of Europe, which published the White paper on
Intercultural Dialogue ‘Living Together As Equals in Dignity’ and held a meeting in Moscow in June
of this year on this theme about a joint publication of a select number of papers that were presented at
both events.
Finally, the upcoming IAU 2010 International Conference to take place at Mykolas Romeris University
in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 24-26 June, 2010 will carry our reflection further. The theme of the
conference, Ethics and Values in Higher Education in the Era of Globalization, invites us to consider
the ways in which we pursue not only the important economic role that universities fulfill today but also
the broader cultural and social mission of the university. Can we identify universal values and ethical
codes that we all share in higher education? And what are some of the new threats that we face today in
this regard. We can only hope that Vilnius will be as rich, as enjoyable and as successful as this
conference has been and we hope we will all learn as much as we have learned in Lebanon.
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