Publications

publication 14 January 2020
Administering Social Security in Wales
Emma Taylor-Collins and Dan Bristow

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)...

publication 24 October 2019
Achieving a prosperous economy: insights from other nations and regions
Dr Craig Johnson, Dr Helen Tilley, Dr Jonathan Webb...

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...

publication 16 October 2019
The Value of Trade Unions in Wales
Dr Jonathan Webb, Suzanna Nesom, Dr Craig Johnson...

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...

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Publications 26 June 2019
At the Tipping Point: Welsh Local Government and Austerity
This report outlines Welsh councils’ responses to austerity, drawing on interviews with Welsh council leaders, chief executives, finance directors, and external stakeholders. Councils have responded...
Publications 14 May 2019
Analysis of the Factors Contributing to the High Rates of Care in Wales
On 31st March 2018, there were 6,405 children looked after in Wales, almost 1,900 more children than were looked after in 2006. Over that time Wales has consistently had...
Publications 13 March 2019
Sustainable Public Procurement
What is meant by sustainable public procurement, the key approaches to achieving it, and how these can be implemented
Publications 4 February 2019
Beyond Contracting: Public Service Stewardship to Maximise Public Value
Taking a more strategic approach to outsourcing and procurement