Annual report 2008–09

By focusing on our primary purpose – building engagement and trust for the UK around the world – we have succeeded in engaging with more than 13 million people across the world. This report highlights just some of the achievements of last year.

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An introduction to the British Council

We build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide

Where we work

We have offices in over 100 countries, which we divide into 11 regions

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Foreword by the Chair

The British Council has led the UK's international and cultural relations since 1934

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Introduction by the Chief Executive

Working in partnership is a cornerstone of our work in cultural relations

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Our performance

Our work is focused on cultural relations – that is, interaction and engagement that build trust and mutual understanding internationally

Intercultural dialogue

The British Council's intercultural dialogue programme opens the way for different voices

Creative and knowledge economy

The creative and knowledge economy thrives upon the generation and exploitation of inventiveness, innovation and imagination

Climate change

With unrivalled expertise in bringing people, communities and institutions together, the British Council is well placed to play a valuable role in tackling climate change

Geographical priorities

We focus our work on groups of countries that matter most to the UK

Regional performance

Performance details from our 11 regions

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