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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. 

Response to the DCMS Public Consultation on the BBC Charter

The IWA has pursued an active interest in media issues for many years. In 2008 it carried out a media

8th October 2015 (24th January 2023)
  • Democracy

IWA Constitutional Convention

Running from January to March 2015, the IWA’s Constitutional Convention asked 12,000 people across the country about Wales’ future. Using

7th June 2015 (2nd March 2020)
  • Democracy

IWA Response to Ofcom 3rd PSB Review

The IWA response to Ofcom Consultation: “Public Service Content in a Connected Society” To download this response please click here.

25th February 2015 (3rd March 2020)
  • Democracy

The Reformed Union: The UK as a Federation

As the Scottish Independence referendum approaches on 18 September 2014 a leading thinker on Unionism says adopting federalism is the

10th September 2013 (2nd March 2020)
  • Democracy

IWA Senedd Paper: A Real Citizen Service for Wales

This report, a real Citizen Service for Wales, sets out a proposal for a year long placement for 18-25 year olds

22nd January 2013 (2nd March 2020)
  • Reports

25/25 Vision Welsh horizons across 50 years

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Institute of Welsh Affairs 25 authors cast their minds back over their experience

17th September 2012 (2nd March 2020)
  • Reports

Accelerating History: the 1979, 1997 and 2011 referendums in Wales

Referendums are often regarded as conservative devices designed to frustrate progressive initiatives, especially where constitutional change is concerned. In the

28th July 2011 (2nd March 2020)
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Unique Paths to Devolution: Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

This report describes the unique ways Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland became part of the UK, and asks whether the

23rd February 2011 (2nd March 2020)
  • Reports

Aneurin Bevan and Paul Robeson

Er y cofir am Paul Robeson fel sosialydd heddiw yng Nghymru, chwaraeodd ran allweddol hefyd mewn perthynas Chenedlaetholwyr Du. Ymddengys

3rd February 2011 (2nd March 2020)
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