South Asia and Asia Pacific

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Regional perception poll on the ASEAN creative economy

This new report explores the evolving landscape and strategic needs of the cultural and creative sectors within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Resilience in precarious times: early career researchers driving global collaboration

Reflections on international research collaboration through the ISPF Resilient Planet Symposium.

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Arts and technologies in China: Connecting futures

‘Arts and technologies in China: Connecting futures’ maps the landscape of arts and technologies in Mainland China as the country emerges as a global technological powerhouse.

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A guide to arts and culture opportunities in Mainland China

A practical guide to China’s fast-changing cultural landscape, offering insights, case studies and recommendations for UK artists and organisations.

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Investigating the washback potential of an English speaking test in the Japanese university entrance exam context

This Assessment Research Grant report is a hypothetical qualitative study investigating the potential introduction of the BCT-S, a university entrance speaking assessment, in Japan.

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Leading inclusion and belonging in schools

Education systems across the globe are grappling with how to build schools where every child feels they belong.

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Arts and Technologies in ASEAN: Interconnected Parts

Interconnected Parts takes a closer look at practices and trends in the arts and technology ecosystems of ten ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste.

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Introducing three reports on Non-Formal Education for Youth-Led Change

New research explores the transformative potential of Non-Formal Education in empowering young people to drive meaningful social change.

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Arts and Technologies in India: Reimagining the Future

This report provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge practice at the intersection of arts and technologies in India, with the voices of local artists and practitioners at its heart.

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Next Generation Bangladesh 2024

The British Council’s Next Generation research series intends to bring the opinions and perspectives of young people in Bangladesh to the forefront of policy debates.