Institute of Welsh Affairs

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Cities as economic drivers

Mike Hedges AM examines how to develop and expand the economic opportunities in the Swansea Bay City Region.

Robin Hughes looks at how we can measure the success of the Successful Futures curriculum.

Rachel Minto reflects on her involvement in a panel discussion at the Hay Festival about the role of the Welsh diaspora post-Brexit

We are an independent think-tank working to make Wales better.
We come up with practical ideas to improve the economy, education and health.

Our work on the economy looks at finding ways to make Wales a more prosperous place to live and work.

Our work on health & social care uses innovative research methods to improve the NHS in Wales for patients.

Our work on education aims to develop practical policy solutions to the challenges the Welsh education system faces.

Our work on governance looks at challenging the status quo and ensure more effective systems of government.

Our work on media highlights and suggests solutions to the challenges facing media coverage of Wales.