Institute of Welsh Affairs

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

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Government decision looms on controversial M4 expansion

Guy Dinmore analyses the decision facing the Welsh Government on the M4 relief road

Whatever happened to planning?

The vision that led to the creation of Cardiff’s outstanding city centre more than 100 years ago has sadly gone missing in recent decades and an incoherent jumble has been created, Rhys David argues.

Making the most of our landscape

Dr David Llewellyn recounts the long genesis of the Valleys Regional Park

New report: Metro & me

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

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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