Expertise - British Council

Community Education Programme, Nigeria - photographer Jason Pennells

our areas of expertise

We access expertise and best practice from the UK and around the world and adapt it to support our partners' development objectives.
The teams we assemble reflect the multisectoral nature of projects and programmes. Our teams are chosen from our in-house specialists and our wide networks among external consultants and consultancy organisations.
Use this page to find out about the areas of expertise in which we work.

economic development

Find out more about our support for macro- and micro- economic reform, private and public sector partnerships and business development.

education

Education is at the core of our work for sustainable development. Find out more
about our work in education reform and
skills development.

governance

Find out how we support improved access to justice and public services, increased awareness of rights and people's participation in the decisions affecting their lives.

health

Find out how we increase the impact of health service reform initiatives by creating partnerships between individuals and institutions.

training management

Find out how we build partnerships with the UK and build human capacity for development through our management of scholarships and training.