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
Man looking at burnt down factory in conflict zone
May 2020

Developing young people’s resilience to violent extremism

The UK is taking a leading role in contributing to our understanding of the complex question of how to prevent violent extremism. We examine a new report with evidence from leading experts.

  • Peace and security
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Insight article

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