Governance and society - Partnerships - British Council



	The voice of civil society in the UK is made up of thousands of non-government organisations (NGOs) that represent the panoply of interests of individual citizens. Long-established British NGOs have become models for non-profit, charitable and voluntary organisations all over the world.

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	GOVERNANCE AND SOCIETY

We help governments and civil society organisations achieve their progressive development targets.

Advancing debate, knowledge and skills in the core areas of human rights and justice, democracy and participation, gender equality and social inclusion, economic development and management, children’s rights and diversity, the role of science in a democratic society

Managing training and development contracts on behalf of governments and international agencies, and working in partnership with the private sector in social and community development

ARTS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Read about our experience in arts work which has a social development aspect and also about our projects which contributed to social change.

ASSISTANCE FOR MUNICIPALITIES

Find out how we assist two pilot town municipalities by providing professional training on how to plan their activities and work with and for their community.

CONNECTING FUTURES

Find out about our initiative which brings together young people from the UK and other countries to build mutual learning, understanding and respect.

GIVING WOMEN A VOICE

Read about our initiative in partnership with the Leader Women NGO, to increase the participation of women in political and public life in Azerbaijan.

EU&me

The second phase of our regional project called EU&me aims to create greater mutual understanding between young people in the countries of South East Europe and the UK.

Business Journalism Project

We are pleased to announce a new special training programme for journalists. Read more here.

STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE

Governance involves the interaction of those in power, those within civil society, and the private sector. Governance is no longer a matter of economic development, but a matter of human beings, their lives and their aspirations. Find out how we help to create a culture of global citizenship and human rights.

JOHN SMITH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2010

The John Smith fellowships offer you the chance to strengthen and deepen your democratic awareness and leadership with a course in the UK.