Intercultural Research & Advocacy
Researching Culture. Informing Dialogue. Advancing Understanding.
The Intercultural Research & Advocacy Programme is an emerging knowledge and policy engagement initiative of IBG CBC that seeks to deepen understanding of culture, intercultural relations and the role of cultural engagement in community development and international cooperation. The programme is envisioned as a platform for generating knowledge, examining cultural experiences and promoting informed conversations about how cultural understanding can contribute to more inclusive, connected and resilient societies.
Through research, analysis, dialogue and collaboration with relevant institutions and practitioners, the initiative aims to explore issues such as cultural identity, intercultural communication, cultural diplomacy, social inclusion, community participation, creative industries and the relationship between culture and sustainable development. Its proposed outputs include research papers, policy briefs, Intercultural Dialogue Briefs, thematic reports, studies and public discussions that make research findings accessible to diverse audiences.
The advocacy dimension seeks to encourage greater recognition of culture as an important consideration in education, community development, institutional cooperation and international engagement. IBG CBC intends to develop this work through credible research practices, interdisciplinary collaboration and constructive engagement with researchers, policymakers, educators, cultural practitioners and community stakeholders.
As the programme develops, IBG CBC aims to establish a knowledge platform that connects research with practical action and helps inform intercultural learning, dialogue and community empowerment initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Intercultural Research & Advocacy Programme?
- It is a developing IBG CBC initiative intended to research cultural and intercultural issues, share knowledge and encourage evidence-informed dialogue and advocacy.
- Has the programme officially launched?
- The programme is currently presented as launching soon. Specific research activities, publications and participation opportunities will be announced as they are developed.
- What areas will the programme explore?
- Potential areas include cultural identity, intercultural communication, cultural diplomacy, social inclusion, community engagement, creative industries and culture's contribution to development.
- What types of publications are planned?
- Possible outputs include research papers, policy briefs, Intercultural Dialogue Briefs, reports, thematic studies and other accessible knowledge resources.
- What is an Intercultural Dialogue Brief?
- It is an envisioned publication format that could summarize a cultural or intercultural issue, highlight relevant perspectives and offer insights to inform discussion or action.
- Who will benefit from the research?
- Potential audiences include researchers, educators, policymakers, civil society organizations, cultural institutions, development practitioners, students and interested members of the public.
- Can researchers and universities collaborate?
- IBG CBC welcomes expressions of interest from academic institutions, independent researchers and organizations interested in future research collaboration.
- Will research findings be publicly available?
- Publication and access arrangements will be determined for each research output and communicated through official IBG CBC channels.
- Does advocacy mean political campaigning?
- The programme is envisioned around constructive, evidence-informed advocacy for cultural understanding, inclusion and community development, rather than partisan political campaigning.
- How can I contribute or stay informed?
- Interested researchers, institutions and individuals can express interest through the website and follow future programme announcements.