Pasig River Art for Urban Change: 'Anak Ka Ng' by Ralph Eya and children from Hospicio de San Jose. We are proud to partner with Metro Manila Development Authority in promoting creative use of public space and reviving the Philippine capital's important transportation route and water source.
June 2020

Creative innovation in the East Asia arts and culture sector

In the second of a series of articles on the international impact of COVID-19 on the arts and cultural sector, we consider the experience in East Asia.

  • Arts and culture
  • Digital and technology
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • Insight article
Pupils in a classroom
June 2020

Language Trends 2020

Research series: our annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, finding out about the current state of language teaching and learning.

  • Education
  • Language learning
  • Schools and teachers
  • United Kingdom
  • Research report
  • Research series
A busy market scene of colourful crafts, food vendors, and people browsing and buying goods.
May 2020

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.

  • Arts and culture
  • Creative economy
  • Cultural heritage
  • Economy and prosperity
  • Skills and employability
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • Research report
Singapore skyline at night
May 2020

Soft power and COVID-19

Mona Lotten, Head of Policy Insight at the British Council discusses the impact of COVID-19 on soft power relationships with Jonathan McClory, Portland.

  • Cultural relations
  • Soft power
  • South Asia and Asia Pacific
  • United Kingdom
  • Insight article

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