Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth Essay Collection
Essay collection: these essays explore heritage’s relationship to sustainable development from a variety of different perspectives, through case studies, concepts and practical approaches.
International development
The Missing Foundation: Culture’s place within and beyond the SDGs
Research report: a thought-provoking report on culture’s place within and beyond the UN SDGs.
Science for peace?: A history of the British Council’s cultural relations
This essay examines the role of science as a peacebuilding tool.
What does the UK’s international development strategy need to succeed?
Critical to the success of the International Development strategy is for the UK to build trusted, modern partnerships that enable international cooperation and action on shared priorities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.