working group
nationalism in an enlarged EU: solving ethnic conflicts at local community level

Following a brief introduction by Peter Emerson, of the Northern Ireland Green Party and the deBorda Institute, the format of this workshop is discussion of ethnic and nationalist conflict at local community level with attention to common factors amongst specific conflicts. Congress participants who have first-hand knowledge, from either experiential or academic perspective are encouraged to share their experiences.

Discussion of past and current solutions and their results, as well as innovative or untried approaches will focus on conflict resolution at local community level. This approach emphasizes the Green philosophy of action at lowest effective level. The long-term goal is developing practical information, approaches and tools that will facilitate intergroup or ethnic conflict minimization and provide a basis for action by local and multinational industry, NGOs, community and neighbourhood groups.

The report of this workshop will influence the preparation for a conference to be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland in Spring 2003. It is envisaged that networks of the EFGP would emulate or become involved with the Green Islands Network project, which has generated this workshop.

Important Document with further Information.

Peter Emerson
Director, The de Borda Institute
36 Ballysillan Road
Belfast BT14 7QQ
N Ireland
Tel +44 (0)28 9071 1795
pemerson@deborda.org
www.deborda.org

Dr Lucille Ryan O'Shea, PhD
Ballintleva,Clogher,
Westport,Mayo,
Republic of Ireland
+353 98 27730