Commentary

commentary 27 May 2020
The implications of the Coronavirus pandemic for the Welsh economy
Dr Craig Johnson

The Coronavirus pandemic is having a profound and unprecedented impact on the Welsh economy – an economy already weakened by retrenchment and austerity in the public...

commentary 20 May 2020
When this is all over: Recovering from Coronavirus
Professor Steve Martin

‘When this is all over’ has to be one of the most over-used phrases of the Coronavirus pandemic.  But will it, in fact, ever be...

commentary 30 April 2020
Loneliness in Lockdown
Suzanna Nesom and Dr Hannah Durrant

Prior to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 16% of the Welsh population identified as lonely, and it is known that loneliness and social isolation present significant challenges...

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Commentary 25 March 2020
Towards a resilient economy
In times of economic uncertainty attention often turns to the resilience of economies to shocks and downturns. As we grapple with the likely economic consequences...
Commentary 10 March 2020
Increasing the reach of the What Works network
At Wales Centre for Public Policy we’re part of the UK’s What Works network. It’s a group of 13 (and counting) Centres aiming...
Commentary 26 February 2020
Delivering a Just Transition: What would it look like?
In our previous blog we looked at why a just transition could be an equitable means of decarbonising the economy. This post looks in more...
Commentary 5 February 2020
Engaging matters: making sure the public have a voice in the future of Welsh health and social care
This blog draws on a recent Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) report Public engagement and ‘A Healthier Wales’, co-authored by Paul Worthington, Sarah Quarmby...
Commentary 17 December 2019
2019 – In Review
As another tumultuous year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the key achievements of the Wales Centre for Public Policy...
Commentary 16 December 2019
Why a ‘Just Transition’? Decarbonisation and economic justice
This is the first in a series of 3 blogs posts on achieving a just transition.This first blog considers what a just transition is, our...
Commentary 5 December 2019
5 things we learned about procurement
The Wales Centre for Public Policy has been exploring the case for a more strategic approach to public procurement for nearly two years. In July 2018...
Commentary 29 November 2019
Mobilising Meaningful Connections between Evidence and Practice
At the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP), we are continually reflecting upon our role as a ‘knowledge brokerage organisation’ (KBO). We see ‘knowledge brokerage’...