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Reports from the Local Dialogues: Key Findings and Recommendations
Local dialogues held in several Montenegrin towns under the title “Community Drives Change” served as open and inclusive platforms for discussing key community challenges and strengthening social cohesion. The concept was designed as an inspiring space where citizens, local institutions, civil society organizations, and entrepreneurs come together to exchange views, identify problems, and propose solutions that contribute to the common good.
Each dialogue was carefully structured to allow participants to share their perspectives on what they wish to improve in their town, which values they want to promote, and how stronger bonds of trust can be built within the community. Through discussions, teamwork, and interactive activities, participants examined major social challenges, explored their root causes, and considered possible solutions that could support long-term social cohesion.
The dialogues particularly encouraged discussion on the following topics:
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Peer violence, recognized in several towns as one of the most pressing issues, highlighting the need for systematic preventive measures;
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Hate speech, especially in the digital sphere, and its impact on relations among young people and the wider social climate;
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The position of marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, members of minority ethnic communities, and individuals of lower socio-economic status;
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The influence of the media, especially in the context of disinformation and narratives that deepen divisions;
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The quality of governance, emphasizing the need for more transparent and participatory decision-making processes.
Beyond identifying challenges, participants worked on developing concrete recommendations to strengthen cooperation, understanding, and social trust. A key outcome of each dialogue was the Participants’ Charter on Social Cohesion, a document through which they committed to continued collaboration and contributing to their community through responsible and supportive action.
The Reports from the local dialogues offer a comprehensive overview of the specific challenges and solutions identified in each town, as well as the visions of ideal communities that participants jointly created.
We invite you to download the reports through the following links:
*Currently only available in Montenegrin.
The dialogues were part of the United Nations joint programme “Together for the Common Good,” implemented by UNDP, UNICEF, and UNESCO in cooperation with the Government of Montenegro, and funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund.
