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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.

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.

A group of young women in a local protest in Lebanon waving flags.

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.

A group of young photography students on a course with their teacher. They are outdoors, looking at the camera.

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.

Next Generation Italy

This report explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Italy.

Emerging musicians participating in a British Council’s music residency at Mo H’ra village, Gia Lai province, Vietnam.

The view from Hanoi

Director Vietnam, Donna McGowan, speaks to Ambassador Gareth Ward, on new Next Generation research, the optimism of Vietnamese youth, and the way ahead for the UK-Vietnam relationship.

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Next Generation Vietnam

Next Generation Vietnam explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people from across the country in the face of rapid social and political change.