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International development

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International higher education partnerships and the Sustainable Development Goals

How can international higher education partnerships tackle urgent global challenges?

Reflecting on Change – Exploring an international disability arts programme

A report on the impact of the British Council's international disability arts work by Tim Wheeler. Includes discussion of current issues, case studies and resources.

Astronomy as a catalyst for cultural relations

Essay exploring how astronomy has generated intercultural encounters throughout its history.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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Development aid and national interests

A new report calls for closer alignment of the UK’s aid spending with its foreign policy goals.

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Cities, prosperity and influence

March 2017: How can cities shape their own destinies and help address urban, national and international challenges?

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