Call for application: Consultancy support for British Council programme

Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth is an action research programme exploring ways in which local culture can improve the lives of individuals around the world.

A 2018 British Council report explored the notion that cultural heritage could contribute to inclusive growth. This led to the British Council to establish a new action research programme, Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth in April 2018, which takes the theory from the report into practice through pilot projects in Vietnam, Colombia and Kenya.

The three participating countries couldn’t be more different, so each programmatic approach is distinct, unique and relevant to its particular place and context. The projects are all community-led, devised and managed with local partners on the ground.

Cultural heritage means any type of cultural object or activity that is connected to an individual’s history and identity. This could be anything from the built environment to cultural traditions such as music and language; whereas inclusive growth means developing tangible opportunities that create economic and social growth that benefits everyone.

These project focuses on working for and with four main target groups:

• Individuals: Children and young people, women and girls, urban and rural communities, ethnic and religious minorities, indigenous people, students, the general public.
• Practitioners/professionals: Artisans, crafts people, masters, artists, arts managers, heritage professionals, entrepreneurs, tourist guides, teachers, entrepreneurs, researchers, community leaders, CSO/NGO leaders.
• Institutions: Heritage, arts, tourism (including private sector), education, NGOs/CSOs.
• Public bodies: Policy/decision makers, influencers and thought leaders at local, regional and national level, funders and public institutions.

Those wishing to express their interest must apply by 19 September 2022.

Bidders can view the tender details here, while tender instructions and the registration portal can be accessed here.