Astronomy as a catalyst for cultural relations
Essay exploring how astronomy has generated intercultural encounters throughout its history.
International development
The Missing Pillar – Culture's Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
A tool to deepen understanding of the link between arts, culture and social and economic development. Learn more about culture's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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 role of tertiary education in development: A rigorous review of the evidence
Research report: we present a rigorous review of the nature, scope and strength of evidence regarding the role of TE in development in low- and lower-middle income countries.
Nurturing a Creative Economy
Alongside dynamic ODA funding eligible countries, the UK can co-develop new approaches to the creative economy to ensure significant economic, social and cultural value is made and shared.
Culture and International Development: Towards an Interdisciplinary Methodology
Read Culture and International Development: Towards an Interdisciplinary Methodology, a literature review on culture and development and a proposal for a future methodology.
Development aid and national interests
A new report calls for closer alignment of the UK’s aid spending with its foreign policy goals.
Cities, prosperity and influence
March 2017: How can cities shape their own destinies and help address urban, national and international challenges?