Current Projects - ACT Phase II

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Cyprus 2015


This initiative aims to contribute towards a sustainable settlement of the Cyprus problem through objective research and respectful dialogue between all relevant societal and political stakeholders, in a way that complements the peace efforts on the island.

Project Partner: Interpeace
Duration: 2009 - 2010
For more information: Spyros Christou (christou@interpeace.org) & Ahmet Sozen (sozen@interpeace.org)  /  www.interpeace.org  /  www.cyprus2015.org

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Cyprus Community Media Centre (CCMC)

CCMC's aim is to enhance the relationship between the mass media and civil society through the provision of community media generated products that contribute to social inclusion, multiculturalism and diversity.

Project Partner:
UNDP Direct Execution (DEX) in the first year.
Duration: 2008 - 2011
For more information: www.cypruscommunitymedia.org

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Cultural Heritage

ACT assists with cultural heritage projects that incorporate the active involvement and participation of individuals and organisations in the local communities. Currently, there are seven projects supported by ACT to restore sites important to all the communities of Cyprus and to demonstrate and celebrate the wealth of diversity on the island.

Project Partners: Various
Duration: 2005 - 2011

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ENGAGE: Civic Engagement for Reconciliation

The ENGAGE project encourages participation in reconciliation initiatives as well as engaging in policy-making. The programme will open up new opportunities for reconciliation, peacebuilding and the promotion of a culture of active civic participation. 

Project Partners: The Management Centre (Tel: + 90 392 227 7234 Web: www.mc-med.eu) & NGO Support Centre (Tel: + 357 228 75099 Web: www.ngo-sc.org)
Duration: 2009 - 2011

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Interdependence and Sustainable Development

This project intends to demonstrate the economic benefits businesses and ordinary citizens stand to gain by working and co-coordinating with the other community. The strength of this initiative lies in its strong grounding in research, which will examine the existing state of island-wide business interactions, and the potential to expand these efforts. 

Project Partners: Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & industry (Tel: +357 228 89800 Web: www.ccci.org.cy) & Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (Tel: +90 392 228 3760 Web: www.ktto.net
Duration: 2009 - 2011

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Multiperspectivity & Intercultural Dialogue in Education (MIDE)

This project seeks to strengthen the capacity of educators to assist with the development of methods to integrate new approaches to teaching. Furthermore, the project will promote the importance of multiperspectivity and critical thinking in social studies.

Project Partners: Association for Historical Dialogue & Research (AHDR)  /  Web: www.cyprus-tube.com/historical-dialogue/
Duration: 2009 - 2011

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Participatory Development in Cyprus

While formal negotiations are in the domain of politics, it is clear that the acceptance of the negotiated solution must be owned and endorsed by all citizens. The aim of this project is to look to the future, and help people prepare for a post-settlement environment in which cohabitation will rest on the ability to make decisions together, based on a common multicultural vision of the island.

Project Partner: UNDP Direct Execution
Duration: 2009 - 2011

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Youth Activism

The Cyprus Network for Youth Development aims to inspire and energise Cypriot youth to actively participate in efforts to support reconciliation between the two communities. Youth between the ages of 15 and 24 constitute one sixth of the total Cypriot population. 

Project Partners: Mediation Association  /  Soma Akriton Youth Organisation 
Duration: 2009 - 2011
For more information: Marko Gazivova (gazokezman@yahoo.com) & Chrystalleni Sokratous (Chrys@somaakriton.com.cy)  /  Youth Network: www.multiculturalcyprus.org

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Confidence-Building Measures

This project aims to provide diverse technical and financial support to the ongoing reconciliation process, and in particular to confidence-building measures developed during that process.

Project Partners: These initiatives are implemented by UNDP-ACT in collaboration with the Technical Committees, Working Groups, and UN staff.
Duration: 2008-2011


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