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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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...
Publications 24 September 2019
Tackling Inequality through Gender Budgeting
Gender budgeting is an approach to public policy making that puts gender analysis at the heart of budget processes, public finance and economic policy, as...
Publications 24 September 2019
Gender Equality – Learning from Nordic Nations
This report summarises discussions from a gender equality knowledge exchange, facilitated by Wales Centre for Public Policy, between experts from Nordic nations, Welsh Government ministers...
Commentary 21 August 2019
How did we get here and how can we build on it?
Seven chapters that shape the Welsh economy.
past event
What Works Centres summit – Local economic performance
10 June 2019
Insights from research and evidence, and the implications for Wales