This report advocates for the role of trade unions to rebalance the economy in favour of low and middle earners,

To get to grips with climate breakdown, we must move swiftly towards a successful, clean, green and fair economy. The economy of Wales should be sustainable and equitable, working for every citizen of Wales and rooted in our communities.
As we invest in our economy, we should strive to be at the forefront of the technologies and the industries of the future.
Below is our latest work on how we’re making this happen. You can find a full list of our publications here.
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This report advocates for the role of trade unions to rebalance the economy in favour of low and middle earners,
In Fiscal Firepower and Effective Policy Making in Wales, the IWA’s Economic Policy Lead Harry Thompson argues that reforming the
The IWA’s latest report, Putting Businesses at the Heart of Levelling Up, argues that businesses in Wales need clarity and
The IWA has today welcomed the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee’s decision to undertake an inquiry into community assets,
Following on from our successful debate series with Cardiff University, the Institute of Welsh Affairs proudly announces a new collaboration
Many communities are inherently defined by their geography – but what rights do they have over the land they inhabit,
Our report, Turning Rhetoric into Reality: Decarbonising the Foundational Economy, was produced as part of the IWA’s project with CREW
Two years on from our landmark project on renewable energy, Re-energising Wales, the IWA calls for renewed ambition on energy
Our report The Impact of Regulation in the Foundational Economy was produced as part of the IWA’s project with CREW