Intra-Cultural Development seeks to improve the quality of and access to the cultural information and symbols that people use to represent themselves in the world. Intra-Cultural Development also works to counteract the influence of divisive cultural myths and symbolism that cause conflict and restrict social, economic and/or political stability and growth.

Working to limit and out-compete divisive cultural symbols and messages with positive ones helps in the reduction, resolution and prevention of many kinds of sectarian conflict and also to the general raising of social, political, economic and security standards in society.

The OICD administers “Intra-Cultural Development Programs” which begin by mapping, utilizing, managing and maintaining the symbolism and interpretations that individuals use to identify themselves as socio-cultural beings. Such management is effective in creating spaces for dialog between previously divided groups, and thus in the creation of new social networks and levels of social and civil engagement.

The OICD network and development programs consist of a wide variety of people: Anthropologists, Psychologists, Historians, Script Writers, Film-makers, Political Scientists, Linguists, Development Workers, Practitioners, Media experts and Artists.

Intra-Cultural Development is effective in increasing economic, social and political standards in any region. The OICD is determined to work in all locations in the world.