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Malaysia Arts and Technology report

This report explores art and creative technology in Malaysia, defining areas for development, exploration and further enquiry.

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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.

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Festivals in South East Asia: Catalysts for the Creative Economy

This research takes a closer look at festivals in Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore, exploring the state of play, opportunities and needs in each country.

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.

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Arts, Culture and Development – The Tricky Balancing Act

A new thought piece written by The Change Collective to explore the links between UK arts and international development from a practitioner’s point of view.

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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.

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Creative and Cultural Districts in Thailand

A study of four creative districts in Thailand, focusing on the unique features of their creative ecosystems and the interlinks between hubs and neighbourhoods.

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.