Britain has experienced far-reaching reforms in the public sector in recent years. The British Council collaborates with Greek ministries in organising seminars and visits for senior decision-makers and managers, focusing on areas of priority for the Greek government.

The aim in supporting Greece’s reform plans is to create awareness of British practice and foster contact and partnership between key institutions in the two countries.

Much of our work has been in the development of the capacity of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the north and south by facilitating joint co-operation on common issues in seminars and workshops. We also engage with representatives of central and local government to develop ways of increasing participation through the inclusion of civil society in decision making.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
For details of forthcoming events, visit the links below:

			INDIE Goes Mobile Competition Use your mobile phone camera to make a three-minute film about diversity and you could win a Sony video camera! Deadline for submission of entries: has been extended to 31 October 2009
			INDIE (Inclusion and Diversity in Education) Our INDIE (Inclusion and Diversity in Education) project aims to promote social cohesion and raise educational standards in culturally inclusive schools.
			Global Changemakers: 4th Annual Global Youth Summit Are you aged 16-19? Do you want to make a positive contribution to the world? Then apply to join 60 other young people from all over the world to attend the Global Youth Summit in the UK and join our growing network. Deadline for applications: 21 August 2009
			Imagine Your Future in a Changing City Book Launch We are delighted to invite you to the launch of a book of the 10 best short stories submitted as part of our Living Together Short Story Competition, published by IANOS. Athens: 22 October 2009
			Living Together – Short Story Competition Our Short Story Competition entitled Imagine your future in a changing city has come to a successful close. We received 155 valid entries and the quality of writing was very high, so it is with great pleasure that we announce the ten winning stories ...
			Living Together What are the most important challenges to diversity and tolerance in your community? Share your own experiences and thoughts on these issues by joining our new intercultural dialogue project Living Together, which brings together groups from 27 countries across Europe. 2008–09