Critically explore the research evidence on the impacts of educational interventions which aim to build resilience to extremism;

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1 Provisional programme The search for common values and a code for inclusive citizenship: what role for education in building resilience to violent extremism? Wednesday 14 Friday 16 December 2016 WP1510 Education on inclusive citizenship, shared common values and co-existence has been suggested as a key strategy in combatting violent extremism (CVE) a way to counter its narratives while preventing young people becoming radicalised and building a foundation for future peace and stability. As the international community seeks to understand how best to combat violent extremism it is clear that, to be sustainable, solutions must go beyond traditional CVE strategies to tackle the conditions that are conducive to extremism. This conference will facilitate an exchange of case studies and approaches which aim to build resilience to radicalisation and extremism through educational systems and curricula with a particular focus on Europe and the Middle East. This roundtable builds on Wilton Park s April 2016 event on Religion, radicalisation and CVE: towards better understanding, policy and practice, the Adyan Foundation s Conference on Educational Reforms to counter extremism in the Arab world held in September 2016, and the October 2016 conference on Combating Violent Extremism by building inclusive and pluralist societies hosted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It brings together policy makers, education experts, business leaders, academics, and practitioners from relevant countries, to consider how education can foster citizenship and establish common values and discuss the impact this may have on building resilience against radicalisation and extremism. It aims to: Critically explore the research evidence on the impacts of educational interventions which aim to build resilience to extremism; Highlight the impact of education on citizenship and common values as an effective tool for improved integration and a common national identity; Discuss the role governments, private sector, religious actors and educators can play in building resilience to extremism though education; Explore ways to enhance further co-operation, develop trusted networks and promote further dialogue between stakeholders in the development and In partnership with In association with AH/IA

2 implementation of resilience-building strategies and curricula. In partnership with the Adyan Foundation in Lebanon and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and in association with the Department for International Development and the Institute of Citizenship and Diversity Management in Lebanon Wednesday 14 December 1500 Participants arrive and welcome tea Welcome and introduction Alison Hilliard Visiting Programme Director, Wilton Park President and Chief Executive Officer, Adyan Foundation, Beirut Alastair King Smith Head, International Counter Extremism, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London Education on inclusive citizenship: defining the current challenges Setting the scene Tea/coffee Ibrahim Badran Former Minister of Education, Amman Aloisia Wörgetter Head of Task Force Dialogue of Cultures, Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, Vienna Government programmes: fostering national inclusion Exchange of best practice and reflections on lessons learned on government-driven programmes/initiatives at national and international levels Fadi Yarak Director General of Education, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Lebanon Chris Waller Professional Officer, Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT), London 1930 Drinks reception followed by dinner hosted by Richard Burge, Chief Executive, Wilton Park Thursday 15 December Breakfast Promoting global citizenship: formal and non-formal initiatives Case studies to outline lessons learned and practicalities of designing and delivering programmes according to country contexts Matthew Lawrence Director of Programmes and Partnerships, Tony Blair Faith Foundation, London Adrian Chadwick Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), British Council, Dubai

3 Miguel Carvalho Da Silva Global Education Programme Manager, North South Centre, Council of Europe, Lisbon Photograph followed by tea/coffee Can education counter extremism? What do we assume and what do we know? What does the evidence tell us? What are the lessons learned? What are the priority areas for educational reform to counter extremism? How can reformed programs be rigorously evaluated? How do we ensure programmes are informed by evidence or, in areas where evidence is currently weak, rigorously evaluated? Jill Flint-Taylor Executive Director, Rusando Ltd, Reading and Sheelagh Stewart Chief Advisor, Societies in Crisis, British Council, London Nayla Tabbara Director, Institute of Citizenship and Diversity Management, Adyan Foundation, Beirut Pauline Rose Professor, International Education, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge; Senior Research Fellow, Department for International Development (DFID), London Marie-Louise Høilund-Carlsen Senior Manager, Governance, Security and Justice Practice, Coffey International Development Ltd, London Can education counter extremism? The development context: what are we doing and is it working? Lunch Rory Stewart Minister of State, Department for International Development (DFID), London Guiding principles: building on experience, evidence and best practices Tea/coffee Adapting approaches to country contexts/needs, how can lessons be replicated? Who are the key players and what are the challenges? Devising key principles to guide work in this area. Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Adyan Foundation, Beirut Karel Fracapane Senior Project Officer, UNESCO, Paris Hardip Begol Director, Independent Education, Safeguarding and Counter Extremism, Department for Education, London Moving forward on key principles and actions Participants will take part in one of three working groups and will aim to answer several key questions with a focus on nominating key principles and identifying practical action.

4 Feedback from working groups Report back from the working groups: 5-7 minutes each followed by roundtable discussion Faith based education How can faith-based actors and institutions play a pro-active role in creating and strengthening societies through formal and informal education? Connell Monette Associate Professor of Religious Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al- Akhawain University, Ifrane Farid Panjwani Director, Centre for Research and Evaluation in Muslim Education (CREME), UCL Institute of Education, London Michael Nazir-Ali President, Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue (OXTRAD), Oxford 1930 Reception followed by dinner Friday 16 December Breakfast and checkout Education for inclusion: teaching citizenship, common values and co-existence to refugees and populations affected by conflicts Does this underpin CVE efforts and lead to inclusion and stability? Muhammad Faour Independent Education Consultant, Toronto Patrice Brodeur Professor, University of Montréal Tea/coffee available Verónica Hurtubia Toro Member of Research Unit on Resilience, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan Moving forward on suggested key principles and actions: the opportunities In pre-assigned groups, participants will discuss actions and recommendations from discussion groups in session 7. How can these be implemented? Explore new collaborations and networking opportunities equestionnaire Completion of online equestionnaire Conclusions, commitments and continuity In this session, participants will be encouraged to propose ways of taking the discussions and operational recommendations forward in practical ways, both at national and international levels. It will give an opportunity to map ideas to processes, propose timescales for adoption of changes, and identify potential for adoption of new strategies. The session will include a review of the findings of the working groups and is intended to provide measurable ways for participants to act upon the ideas explored at the meeting.

5 1300 Lunch 1400 Participants depart President and Chief Executive Officer, Adyan Foundation, Beirut Alastair King Smith Head, International Counter Extremism, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London Kate Thomson Youth Policy Adviser, Department for International Development (DIFID), East Kilbride This is a preview programme and as such may be subject to change. This is an invitation only conference. Enquiries about the programme to: Natasha Hosford, Programme Development Associate T: +44 (0) E: natasha.hosford@wiltonpark.org.uk Enquiries about participation to: Lisa Elvy, Project Manager T: +44 (0) E: lisa.elvy@wiltonpark.org.uk