Intercultural Dialogue Europe


Intercultural Mediation - More than Conflict Mediation

By Marion Fischer and Andreas Wiesand

Complementing the intercultural sector activities which are in the focus of the Report "Sharing Diversity", an important cross-cutting field of research and practice needs to be mentioned, Intercultural Mediation (ICM). What is behind this term? And what could be its - added or underlying - value? The paper explores these questions by looking for a definition of ICM, exemplifying its application in the context of the Balkan-Crisis and highlighting its potential role in an overall strategy of ICD, be it on the local and national level or in efforts to reduce international tensions.   Download Full Paper




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