Institute of Welsh Affairs

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Cause for optimism?

Owen Hathway sees cause for optimism in recent Education initiatives announced by the Welsh Government

A blend of participatory budgeting and citizen juries could help solve some of Wales' policy dilemmas, argues Jez Hall

Simon Brammer analyses the energy and non-energy benefits arising from community energy projects.

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