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Politics and Policy

Comment, analysis and debate on the issues that matter for Wales, by writers from diverse sectors and political perspectives.

Welsh Government budget an opportunity to tackle economic inactivity

Ian Ross, CEO of Whitehead-Ross Education, argues why Welsh Government should focus its investment on adult education provision delivered by independent training providers.

10th December (9th December)
  • Politics and Policy

[LONG READ] Drug deaths are on the rise and we need action

Substance use service Barod calls for more support and action in a new 10-point plan to improve the lives of people affected by substance use in Wales

6th December (3rd December)
  • Politics and Policy

Kirsty Davies-Warner on the vital UK Government reform of the Mental Health Act

As the new Mental Health Act is due to be discussed in the Senedd later today, led by Hefin David MS, Mirus Wales CEO Kirsty Davies-Warner shares her story to show why meaningful changes to mental health legislation are desperately needed.

4th December (3rd December)
  • Politics and Policy

Inclusive Innovation for Wales

After bringing together some of Wales’s leading experts in academia, business, and the public sector, the Learned Society of Wales shares a vision of innovation for Wales that is inclusive and open to all. Read on to discover how civic, research, public sector and industry organisations can work together to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem that benefits all of Wales.

2nd December (27th November)
  • Politics and Policy

Empowering future generations to be Changemakers

New research from The Open University shines a light on what and how young people want to learn about democracy and active citizenship.

28th November (27th November)
  • Politics and Policy

Where next for wellbeing in Wales?

Following a roundtable launch of the Life in the UK Wales report with the IWA, Carnegie UK break down the opportunities and challenges of putting wellbeing at the heart of decision making in Wales.

15th November (19th November)
  • Politics and Policy

IWA Analysis: Increased investment and higher taxes: a recipe for growth for Wales?

Joe Rositer unpacks the UK Autumn Budget and what it may mean for the people of Wales.

1st November (31st October)
  • Politics and Policy

60 years of the Secretary of State for Wales

IWA Trustee Ant Pickles reflects on the role of the Secretary of State for Wales on the eve of the post’s 60th anniversary.

15th October (15th October)
  • Politics and Policy
Taff Housing

Paving the way to decarbonising housing

David Pettitt from Taff Housing explains why the road to providing its tenants with more energy efficient homes is paved with challenges.

4th October (2nd October)
  • Politics and Policy
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