Publications

12 December 2012

Through our research, reports and opinion pieces, we give our latest insights into  important  global questions and trends facing individuals, nations, businesses and communities. We look at the ways in which cultural relations can help tackle some of the major issues of today through co-operation and exchange in culture and education. 

Voices of the People publicationVoices of the People: Culture, Conflict and Change in North Africa
 
This publication presents the most important insights from a research project carried out for us by the Post-War Reconstruction and Development Unit at the University of York. It suggests that the UK arts community can help shore up fragile changes in the region and build a sustainable cultural ecosystem.
 
 

 

Trust Pays 

Based on new international research undertaken with IPSOS Mori, the British Council's Trust Pays report considers questions such as How trusted is the UK? Does cultural exchange shape opinions of Britain? Does the level of trust have an impact on trade?

Trust Pays report (PDF 2MB)

Watch a recording of the debate about Trust Pays

 

'The power of culture to change lives' coverThe Power of Culture to Change Lives

Why culture should be at the heart of efforts to tackle some of the key challenges facing the international community. This was produced for the Edinburgh Culture Ministers Summit in August 2012.

The Power of Culture to Change Lives (PDF 2MB)

The Edinburgh International Culture Summit