Economy and Work

publication 6 November 2018
Promoting Job Progression in Low Pay Sectors
Dr Jonathan Webb, Dr Alison Parken, Dr Helen Hodges...

Today, being stuck in low-pay work is a real risk for many. In Wales, about 459,000 workers are employed in low-paying occupations, and almost two-thirds of...

publication 4 February 2019
Beyond Contracting: Public Service Stewardship to Maximise Public Value
John Tizard and Dr Megan Mathias

Taking a more strategic approach to outsourcing and procurement

publication 1 November 2017
Future of Work in Wales
Mair Bell, Dan Bristow and Professor Steve Martin

The future of work is uncertain, with a wide range of societal changes affecting the labour market.

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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...
Projects
Administering Social Security in Wales
In Wales social security is currently reserved to the UK Government, with the exception of some benefits. Since the devolution of social security in Scotland (2018)...
Projects
Strengthening the Economic Resilience of the Welsh Economy
The concept of economic resilience has gained prominence in the decade since the financial crisis of 2008/09, raising interest as to why some economies appear more...
Commentary 5 November 2019
The Preston Model: A panacea for Wales?
Procurement is moving up the agenda. In Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford has advocated reforming procurement and procurement has been suggested as a way to...
Projects
Options for sustainable Welsh fisheries and fishing stocks management post-devolution
The Welsh Government are preparing their approach to fisheries for if/when the UK leaves the European Union. They are particularly interested in future opportunities,...
Publications 24 October 2019
Achieving a prosperous economy: insights from other nations and regions
This report summarises the evidence from approaches that have improved economic performance in a selection of areas in the UK and Europe. Identifying areas comparable...
Commentary 21 October 2019
Tackling Inequalities through Gender Budgeting
With the opportunity provided by the Gender Equality Review and the commitment to feminist principles by the Welsh Government, the time is ripe for the...
Publications 16 October 2019
The Value of Trade Unions in Wales
Trade unions are an integral part of the Welsh Government’s social partnership model, and more broadly an essential part of the economic and social...