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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. 

Shall I Go or Shall I Stay? Young people’s attitudes towards Swansea

The Institute of Welsh Affairs’ Swansea network conducted an opinion-gathering exercise with around 65 young people in October 2017 called

5th February 2018 (2nd March 2020)
  • Public Services

Executive summary of Annual Report 2016–17

This is the executive summary of the IWA’s Annual Report for 2016–17, giving information on our activities and key achievements

15th December 2017 (3rd March 2020)
  • Reports

IWA’s response to the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2018-19

The IWA has responded to the National Assembly for Wales’ Finance Committee’s scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft budget 2018-19. Our

3rd November 2017 (2nd March 2020)
  • Democracy

IWA’s response to Electoral Reform in local Government in Wales

The IWA has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on electoral reform in local government. We welcome the wide range

11th October 2017 (16th January 2023)
  • Democracy

The IWA’s response to the inquiry into the future of S4C

To download the IWA Media Policy Group’s response to the National Assembly for Wales’ Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee’s

15th March 2017 (2nd March 2020)
  • Democracy

The Single Market of the Mind

A ‘hard Brexit’ could do untold damage to the educational and cultural fabric of Wales, and would harm our economic

15th March 2017 (3rd March 2020)
  • Democracy

IWA Media Group response to DCMS white paper on BBC

The Institute of Welsh Affairs’ Media Group’s response to the DCMS white paper on the BBC; “A BBC for the

13th July 2016 (3rd March 2020)
  • Democracy

IWA Media Group response to the BBC Charter Review

An IWA Media Group Response to the independent review into how the BBC is governed and regulated. The response can

3rd March 2016 (3rd March 2020)
  • Economy

IWA Wales Media Audit 2015

Autumn 2015 The Wales Media Audit 2015, carried out by a group of media experts and academics on behalf of

11th November 2015 (2nd March 2020)
  • Democracy
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