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.
Economy and prosperity
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.
The state of social enterprise in Algeria
This research aimed to provide a baseline of the size, scale and scope of social enterprises in Algeria and to provide recommendations for growth in this area.
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 state of social enterprise in Hong Kong
This report examines the state of social enterprise in Hong Kong.
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.
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.
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.
The state of social enterprise in Jamaica
This report explores the state of social enterprise in Jamaica.