Introduction and overview We are a think tank and charity, formed in 1987, independent of government and political parties. By

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.
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Introduction and overview We are a think tank and charity, formed in 1987, independent of government and political parties. By
We are delighted to be advertising a paid internship opportunity for an ambitious young person to contribute to the development
The IWA is looking for a dynamic and politically savvy Policy and External Affairs Manager who is passionate about strengthening
On Monday 13 June, Mick Antoniw MS, Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, confirmed Auriol Miller, Director of the
The IWA has today welcomed the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee’s decision to undertake an inquiry into community assets,
The Co-operation Agreement between Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru illustrates the maturity of our Senedd in working through consensus. We
The IWA’s 2020 Media Audit follows two similar pieces of research conducted in 2008 and 2015. It provides a detailed
The IWA has been undertaking research, analysis and engagement to develop the Welsh Places Charter, led by our Understanding
The IWA have led the way over the last 15 years with their researching into Wales’ media. The IWA Media