Examples are the Adam Smith Institute, the Institute of Fiscal Studies and the Institute of Public Policy Research. Privatised companies and utilities such as the water companies often have their own international interests and are receptive to approach from the British Council where our and their interests coincide. Trade unions have experience of dealing with the consequences of economic liberalisation for the workforce. The British domestic experience of privatisation and liberalisation has provided a source of material for study and research within the higher education sector. The traditional higher education sector interests in research and teaching in the developing world have kept pace with policy developments in this field.
Many British academics act as consultants for the principal funding and aid agencies.
Many higher education institutions have the resource to deliver consultancy and training overseas as well as in Britain. Some have considerable experience of overseas work. There is a body of published material and a range of information resource available for consultation. The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational and cultural relations. Registered in England as a Charity.