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ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise.
We promote the development of social enterprise as a means of addressing entrenched social and environmental problems and delivering positive change to our communities and societies. Our Global Social Enterprise programme draws on UK and global experience and is delivered across more than 30 countries with local and international partners.
ABOUT UNESCAP The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) serves as the United Nations’ regional hub promoting cooperation among member states in the Asia-Pacific region towards inclusive and sustainable development. The largest regional intergovernmental platform with 53 member states and nine associate members, ESCAP is a strong regional think tank offering countries sound analytical products and insight into the evolving economic, social and environmental dynamics of the region.
The Commission’s strategic focus is to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which it does by reinforcing and deepening regional co-operation and integration to advance connectivity, financial co-operation and market integration. Research and analysis coupled with ESCAP policy advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance to governments support its members’ sustainable and inclusive development ambitions.
ABOUT THAILAND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE (TDRI) The TDRI began as a public policy research institute in 1984. Its legal form is that of a private non-profit foundation. It provides technical analysis (mostly but not entirely in economic areas) to various public agencies to help formulate policies to support long-term economic and social development in Thailand.
In line with this central objective, it is mandated to: conduct policy research; network extensively with other institutions and individuals engaged in policy research, both in Thailand and abroad; and disseminate its research results to ensure maximum impact on policymaking
