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Home » Our Work » Democracy

Democracy

We want to see a Wales with a strong, confident democracy.  Our work will aim to improve the political education of the nation and the accountability and transparency of our politicians.

By encouraging a robust media through the IWA Media Audits in 2008, 2015,  and 2020, and through non-party political campaigning, we want to see Wales’s civic sphere grow and strengthen. Our project Understanding Welsh Places supports people to better understand their communities and provides a tool to empower the people of Wales.

Below is our latest work on our work on democracy. You can find a full list of our publications here.

The IWA only exists with the support of our members. Find out more about joining us to ensure that we are able to continue our work. 

Fostering Democratic Innovations in Wales: Lessons From Around the World

How can democratic innovations help create a healthier democracy for Wales? Our new report, Fostering Democratic Innovations in Wales, produced

4th March 2025
  • Democracy

Cenhadaeth Cymru: Mission Wales Governing with purpose – achieving progress

Using a mission-led approach to transform government delivery and tackle Wales’ grand challenges Wales faces a systemic and wicked set

5th December 2024 (2nd December 2024)
  • Reports
The cover of Recruiting for inclusion: A guide for media organisations

Recruiting for inclusion: A guide for media organisations

Inclusive Journalism Cymru have commissioned the IWA to produce a guide for inclusive recruitment in media organisations that blends research

17th July 2024 (22nd July 2024)
  • Economy
The cover of Funding journalism using participatory grantmaking

Funding journalism using participatory grantmaking: a guide

In the UK and around the world we face multiple, intersecting crises – crises in our democratic institutions, crises of

2nd October 2023 (2nd October 2023)
  • Democracy
The IWA has released research into broadcasting regulation in Wales

Broadcasting Regulation in Wales

With implications for the content we watch, listen to and enjoy everyday, the future of broadcasting touches upon our collective

9th March 2023 (6th July 2023)
  • Democracy

The IWA is looking for four new Board members

Do you want to help build a better Wales for the future? The Trustees of the Institute of Welsh Affairs

22nd February 2023
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The cover of Citizens' Voices, People's News, the IWA's report on media and democracy

Citizens’ Voices, People’s News: Making the Media Work for Wales

With fewer than 1,000 journalists currently employed in Wales, the Welsh media landscape cannot and does not serve the interests

17th November 2022 (6th April 2023)
  • Reports
Auriol Miller, director of the IWA, was appointed on the expert panel due to support the work of the Constitutional Commission.

Auriol Miller on the Expert Panel for Wales’ Constitutional Commission

On Monday 13 June, Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, confirmed Auriol Miller, Director of the

27th June 2022 (31st March 2023)
  • Latest

Institute of Welsh Affairs welcomes Senedd inquiry into lack of community power in Wales: an ‘idea whose time has come’

The IWA has today welcomed the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee’s decision to undertake an inquiry into community assets,

5th May 2022 (31st March 2023)
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