Education and higher education are critical export sectors in Asia-Pacific and strategic enablers of the best possible export environment in the region. The Government’s trade strategy should confirm that education is a priority sector and the Industrial Strategy Council should ensure there is a cross-Whitehall dialogue that helps maximise the potential of UK education exports. On the ground in export markets, UK embassies should ensure that universities feature in a five-year business plan f...

Education and higher education are critical export sectors in Asia-Pacific and strategic enablers of the best possible export environment in the region. The Government’s trade strategy should confirm that education is a priority sector and the Industrial Strategy Council should ensure there is a cross-Whitehall dialogue that helps maximise the potential of UK education exports. On the ground in export markets, UK embassies should ensure that universities feature in a five-year business plan for advancing local ‘soft-power strategies’ which choreograph taxpayer-funded soft power institutions including UK universities, UK research councils, the Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The Government recognises the importance of education related exports (worth £32.3 billion in 2022), and the significant opportunities for the sector in the Asia-Pacific region, which we are delivering through our International Education Strategy. In support of th