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Next Generation: What We Know Briefs

This report explores the main themes from the Next Generation series: education and skills, local and global challenges, and political and civic engagement of young people.

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Global Britain: the UK’s soft power advantage

The Global Perceptions 2020 report reveals how the UK and other countries rate in the eyes of the next generation of young people.

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Culture, climate change and co-operation in a networked world

As the UK prepares to host COP26, new research and events show how soft power can help foster dialogue and agreement on climate change.

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Putting youth voices and insight at the heart of education summit

Harnessing the voices of young people, forging partnerships and collecting research, how the British Council supports the GPE Global Education Summit

Global Britain: the UK’s soft power advantage

At this crucial turning point we offer new insight into the UK’s standing in the eyes of young people around the world.

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Next Generation Poland

This study captures the experiences, aspirations, ambitions and values of Poland’s youth.

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Next Generation Lebanon

Amidst a social uprising, economic and political challenges and a global pandemic, young people in Lebanon have their say at a crucial moment in the country’s history.

Not (just) a protest: the Youth Strike for Climate as cultural exchange and collaborative text

Essay discussing the School Strike for Climate, the global movement initiated by Greta Thunberg in August 2018.

Next Generation Nigeria

Next Generation Nigeria explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Nigeria.

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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.