Society
The big questions of governance are centred on achieving social change and ensuring voice and accountability for those marginalised from society. Underpinning these issues is the need to build trust and understanding between communities, faiths, nations and cultures and the state and addressing the increasing global challenges of economic and sustainable growth, unemployment and climate change.
How We Work
The work we do focusses on cultural relations and the combination of governance and cultural relations offers a powerful mechanism for change and a vehicle for engaging communities internationally, creating space and reason for debate and dialogues and building the social capital and civic engagement necessary to bring about change for the better. Through the exchange of ideas and knowledge we develop long term partnerships and co-operation for the UK with governments, civil society and the private sector to share common goals, good practice and experiences, and promote the understanding of difference and diversity. Our work connects local issues to the global themes and complex challenges that we face as a world community.
We build engagement and trust for the UK through a mutual understanding of values and the role of citizens, governments and civil society worldwide.
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Belief in Dialogue
Belief in Dialogue uses the British Council’s unique reach and reputation to create innovative models for cross-community dialogue.
Find out how you can get involved in one of our projects to improve the public conversation on Muslim-West relations in the US or discuss some of the major cultural challenges facing Europe.
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Climate Change
Our Climate Change Programme is made up of a series of projects which focus on different parts of society, on differing communities, in order to provide an understanding of climate change throughout society, not just within the scientific and political communities.
After understanding comes action and our Climate Change Programme aims to give a wide variety of people the encouragement and the tools to take action against climate change.
Our areas of work
Public Sector Management
We work with professional bodies in the sector to share international good practice in managing resources, demonstrating accountability and value for money in public services
Justice and Human Rights
We seek to assist in the design, development and evaluation of justice and security initiatives that promote and protect universally agreed standards of human rights
Civil Society
We work with civil society across a wide range of issues to enhance and build their capacity in connecting citizens and state, service delivery and developing new agendas for debate and dialogue.
Our projects
Economic Growth and Social Enterprise
We cover regional development, enhancing the regulatory and business environment, inward investment, small enterprise development and the development of business related skills.
Gender and Equalities
We facilitate dialogues and networks to raise awareness and support initiatives that address the continuing inequalities that women face in society such as discrimination in the workplace and violence.
