Visual arts mapping report | Sub-Saharan Africa
This study provides an overview of the visual arts sectors in nine countries within Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), identifying emerging visual arts trends, opportunities and recommendations.
Economy and prosperity
The State of Creativity
The State of Creativity by the Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) is a series of essays reflecting on UK creative industry policy over the last ten years. Available in nine languages.
A decade of opportunity for an ambitious Global Britain
New report from the British Council APPG calls for an ambitious, sophisticated and well-funded soft power strategy to support UK trade, diplomacy and leadership over the next decade.
Global Britain in a competitive age
Alistair MacDonald, Senior Policy Advisor at the British Council considers the implications of the Integrated Review for the UK’s soft power.
The UK and Australia: Old friendships, new opportunities
The British Council’s Chief Executive in conversation with Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK on culture, trade and the future of the relationship between these two nations.
Harry Potter and the drivers of trust
Why Harry Potter is a leading emissary of British attractiveness and values, and his little-known link with the British Council.
On trust
New British Council research explores the importance of trust to the UK's future prosperity. Alice Campbell-Cree, author of the report, discusses the findings.
Activist to entrepreneur: the role of social enterprise in supporting women's empowerment
July 2017: We shed light on the growing role that social enterprise is playing in support of women’s empowerment.
Culture: Building resilient communities
Research report: the Edinburgh International Culture Summit report.
Cities, prosperity and influence
March 2017: How can cities shape their own destinies and help address urban, national and international challenges?