We provide technical assistance management services and expertise to development projects and programmes. We work closely with public and private sector clients to provide services tailored to their needs. Our work supports the agendas of major agencies and their partners, including the pursuit of the millennium goals for poverty reduction.

How we can help  

We offer the following services:

			management of technical assistance
			project management
			project and programme design
			design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems
			feasibility studies and needs analyses
			human resource development
			management of training
			recruitment and management of specialist staff
			financial management.

Our partners benefit from:

			our strong local, national and international networks among governments and civil society
			our contacts with important stakeholders in development
			our access to a wide range of expertise.

Our approach to development

We understand the complexity of managing for development. We help to achieve development goals through our commitment to:

			empowerment of individuals and organisations
			participation of different stakeholders in decisions and use of resources
			development of solutions that meet our partners' needs
			development of local capacity.

Our working practices reflect our commitment, through:

			our careful use of resources
			our teams of specialists from inside and outside the British Council
			our staff, skilled in project management techniques
			our learning from experience and best practice
			the professional integrity of all our staff.

If you would like further information, please contact your local British Council office or contracts.projects@britishcouncil.org.