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Community of West and Islam Dialogue (C-100)
Promoting dialogue and cooperation between the Western and Islamic worlds
 The Issue
Heightened tension between the West and the Islamic world stands in the way of true collaboration and mutual understanding.
The C-100 is a community of business, political, religious, media and opinion leaders that promotes dialogue and understanding across different segments of society in the West and Muslim world.
The Opportunity
The C-100 is a multistakeholder community that provides a unique platform to:
- Act proactively as a global citizen in promoting harmony, mutual respect and shared values
- Improve knowledge and understanding across cultures and civilizations
- Gain new insights into the opinions of peers and global leaders involved in West–Islam dialogue
Who is involved?
Co-Chairs:
H.R.H. Princess Lolwah Al Faisal, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees and General Supervisor, Effat College, Saudi Arabia
Lord Carey of Clifton, Former Archbishop of Canterbury, United Kingdom
The C-100 membership is currently made up of over 80 leaders from business, religion, media, academia and civil society.
Partners and Supporters include:
- Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation
- Gallup Organization
- IBM
- Kingdom Foundation
- Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Rockefellers Brothers Foundation
- H.R.H. Prince Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz al Saud
- Shamil Bank of Bahrain
- Xenel/Saudi Cable Company
What does the C-100 do?
- Catalyse change and make progress in one of the most pressing global issues of our time
- Advance thought leadership to shape and guide the agenda of West–Islam dialogue
- Participate in the discourse among members of a network of influential leaders with eminent knowledge
What has the C-100 achieved?
Since its creation in 2004, the C-100 has:
- Built a solid community of leaders from diverse backgrounds who are committed to its mission
- Initiated an international award for individuals with a notable contribution to dialogue and understanding
- Connected significant projects with donors to mobilize funding
- Launched “West and Islam: Annual Report on the State of Dialogue”
Recent projects include:
– Internet-based university links - Soliya
– Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow - ASMA Society
– Religious Leaders Study Exchange - World Faith Development Dialogue
– Media outreach training, Common Ground News Service and reality television - Search for Common Ground
Two groundbreaking projects are currently underway:
- Providing an annual global assessment of the state of West–Islamic dialogue
- Supporting educational work that advances good citizenship and intercultural and interfaith awareness with particular impact on
West–Islam relations
Workstreams
As genuine dialogue must inform any cooperative action and cooperative action is vital for broader impact on societies, the C-100 pursues its objectives through two workstreams:
1. Sustaining In-depth Dialogue and Discourse
Starting from a base of joint analysis, the C-100 facilitates dialoguebetween its members, punctuated by intensive discussions at its meetings, while engaging the foremost political and thought leaders. These dialogues bond members into a community and provide
the basis upon which they choose to engage in activities in the public arena.
2. Leveraging Global Cooperative Action
The C-100 provides a platform to conceive, support and realize projects that benefit from exposure to the Forum’s unique network. At present, the flagship activity is an annual report informing global efforts of dialogue.
Milestones
- World Economic Forum in Jordan 2005
Discourse on Education and the Other: Exploring the Potential Roles of Education in Promoting Harmony and Overcoming Differences
The initiative received funds of US$ 1.2 million that helped implement several approved projects
- Annual Meeting 2006
The C-100 Award was launched – the first award for promoting dialogue and harmony was given to boxing legend Muhammad Ali
- Annual Meeting 2007
Joint sessions with the International Media Council and The Forum of Young Global Leaders
- Annual Meeting 2008
The first “West and Islam: Annual Report on the State of Dialogue” was launched.
C-100 Award was presented to HRH The Prince of Wales
Interview with Reverend Canon Alistair Macdonald-Radcliff
Reverend Canon Alistair Macdonald-Radcliff explains the origins and objectives of the C100
Interview with Lord Carey
In this interview with CNN Türk during the World Economic Forum on Turkey, 24 November 2006, Lord Carey of Clifton, Co-Chair of the C100, talks about the need for increased intercultural dialogue and understanding.
Discourse from Jordan 2004 (PDF; 9 pgs; 64K)
Discourse from Davos 2005 (PDF; 12 pgs; 85K)
Discourse from Jordan 2005 (PDF; 4 pgs; 108K)
Discourse
from Davos 2006 (PDF; 1 pg; 34k)
Discourse
from Sharm el Sheikh 2006 (PDF; 3 pgs; 93k)
Contact Information
Saman Ahsan
Manager (overall coordinator)
Email: saman.ahsan@weforum.org
Sherif El Diwany
Director Middle East and North Africa, C-100
Email: sherif.eldiwany@weforum.org
Alistair Macdonald-Radcliff
Senior Advisor, Sustaining In-Depth Dialogue
Email: a.macrad@aya.yale.edu
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