Welcome to the IWA Website

The Institute of Welsh Affairs is an independent think-tank that promotes quality research and informed debate aimed at making Wales a better nation in which to work and live. We commission research, publish reports and policy papers, and organise events across Wales.

We are a membership-based body and a wide range of individuals, businesses and other organisations directly support our activities. Our work embraces a range of topics but especially focuses on politics and the development of the National Assembly for Wales, economic development, education and culture, the environment and health.

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Newsflash: The IWA is seeking a Deputy Director, to download the job advert click [here] (PDF 72K). To apply, please phone Odgers Ray & Berndtson on 07770 555646 or 029 2022 4555. Note: Deadline extended.

Latest: IWA and Academy Health Wales response to the Welsh Assembly Government's consultation on proposed changes to the NHS in Wales. Download [here] (PDF 324K).
Media in Wales - Serving Public Values report available to download [here] (PDF 1.1MB). Welsh Language version of Reflections chapter [here] (PDF 204K.) Press Release [here] (PDF 196K).

Events

IWA Eisteddfod Lecture 2008: Treftadaeth Yfory by Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM, Minister for Heritage. Tuesday 5 August 2008, full details coming soon.

Transition Nation: Responding to Climate Change. IWA/Cynnal Cymru conference, Y Tabernacl, Machynlleth, 19-20 September 2008, full details coming soon.

Assembly Bwletin Cynulliad

Bringing you the ABC of Welsh politics [more] June 2008 issue now available.

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