Skills and employability | British Council

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Research Series: Time to Act | Arts and Disability

Two reports providing transnational evidence on the barriers and improvements to equal participation of disabled artists and arts practitioners within European Culture and performing arts.

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The State of Creativity

The State of Creativity by the Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) is a series of essays reflecting on UK creative industry policy over the last ten years. Available in nine languages.

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Instructional coaching – why it matters and how to make it matter

This article explains how instructional coaching, as one form of effective professional development, has been implemented in Estonia.

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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.

How can international education collaboration address the employment shocks caused by COVID-19?

We examine the latest research on TVET impacts which indicates that international collaboration on education system reform around the skills sector is required to meet future challenges.

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Creative and Cultural Districts in Thailand

A study of four creative districts in Thailand, focusing on the unique features of their creative ecosystems and the interlinks between hubs and neighbourhoods.

Could entrepreneurialism reduce radicalisation in the Middle East?

How boosting entrepreneurial skills could help build the resilience of the Middle East and North Africa to radicalisation.

Interview with Tom Fletcher

Tom Fletcher, better known as the ‘Naked Diplomat’, talks to Insight about ‘Citizen Diplomacy’, Soft Power, and how digital technology can help to improve the world.

A world of experience

Research report: how international experiences make an impact and why it matters to individuals, employers and wider society.

Cultural and Creative Industries in Pakistan

2014: This report examines the broad potential of the creative industries to boost the economy, create jobs and celebrate cultural identity in Pakistan.