Institute of Welsh Affairs

We are an independent think tank
working to make Wales better

We come up with practical ideas to
improve the economy, education and health in Wales

Join us and help make Wales better

The Childcare Funding (Wales) Bill

David Dallimore sets out the limitations of the Childcare Funding (Wales) Bill

An Autism Act for Wales

Meleri Thomas sets out the case for the proposed Autism Bill

Our Smart Region

Keith Watts introduces a new IWA report which explores the potential for smart technology to improve public services, infrastructure, and the economy in the Cardiff Capital Region.

New report: Our Smart Region

Re-Energising Wales: ‘Economic Impact of Energy Transition in Wales: A Renewable Energy System Vision for Swansea Bay City Region’ report

A Smart Region

Our Work

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

Economy

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

Health & Social Care

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

Education

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

Governance

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

Media

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

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