Middle East and Africa

A new report suggests the UK must focus on preventing violent extremism in MENA by addressing the economic, social and civic factors that can push young people towards radicalisation.

November 2017: This research assesses the needs and effectiveness of civil society actors, with a view to informing international peacebuilding policies.

This report presents findings of surveys of social enterprise activity in Bangladesh, Ghana, India and Pakistan.

New British Council research reveals how Tanzania’s huge demographic shifts are creating great challenges, but also opportunities. We look at what young Tanzanians think.

This report sets out to quantify social enterprise activity in Ghana.

This report sets out to quantify social enterprise activity in India.

The conclusion of this study compares data on social enterprise activity in Bangladesh, Ghana, India and Pakistan.

Realising the potential of its young people will determine whether the country has a brighter, more prosperous future.

Far from uneducated, many extremists are graduates, often of subjects like engineering. A new paper argues that education systems should encourage critical thinking to prevent radicalisation

How can education reform contribute to neutralising violent extremism?