Institute of Welsh Affairs

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Wales' leading independent think tank. We are a charity that acts as a catalyst to generate intelligent debate about Wales' future.

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March 2015: Has devolution worked? 19.03.2015 1:10

After 16 years, is devolution working? We asked people around Cardiff what they thought. Has devolution made a positive or a negative impact on your life? Let us know here: http://iwaconvention.co.uk/what-is-wales-for/has-devolution-worked-1

March 2015: What are the barriers to progress in Wales? 18.03.2015 1:25

Nia Thomas asks voters in north Wales what they think the barriers are to Wales achieving its potential.

March 2015: Have we had enough devolution? 18.03.2015 1:20

As part of the IWA's Constitutional Convention, Nia Thomas asks voters in north Wales whether we've had enough devolution, too much, or whether we need more. Let us know what you think at iwaconvention.co.uk

March 2015: What would be the impact of an EU in/out referendum with Lee Waters and David Jones 11.03.2015 7:18

David Jones, entrepreneur and member of the Welsh Government ICT sector panel, joins Lee Waters to discuss the potential impacts of an EU in/out referendum on the UK. Join the debate on twitter at #IWAconvention or at IWAconvention.co.uk

March 2015: What would the implications of leaving the EU be for the UK? 11.03.2015 0:55

We asked people around Cardiff Bay for their views on what the implications for the UK would be if we left the EU. Here's what they said. Do you agree? #IWAConvention

March 2015: Should the UK stay in the EU? 11.03.2015 1:12

We asked people around Cardiff Bay for their views on Europe and whether the UK should stay in the EU? Here's what they said. Do you agree? #IWAConvention

March 2015: Is a Federal arrangement viable for the UK? With David Melding AM 09.03.2015 4:50

David Melding AM joins Jess Blair to discuss why he thinks the UK needs a federal model.

March 2015: The future of the UK with Mick Antoniw AM 09.03.2015 4:40

Mick Antoniw AM joins Jess Blair to discuss the future of the UK, and whether federalism is the only way forward.

March 2015: What's next for England? The IWA Podcast with Richard Wyn Jones 04.03.2015 7:02

The dust has settled from the Scottish referendum, and new plans have been published by the UK Government for Scotland and for Wales. But what's next for England? Professor Richard Wyn Jones joins Jess Blair to discuss.

February 2015: IWA Convention: Steve Brooks says new powers over elections in Wales are good news 27.02.2015 3:34

Steve Brooks, Director of ERS Cymru, joins Jess Blair as they discuss the new powers offered to Wales over elections and the National Assembly for Wales.

February 2015: IWA Convention: Daran Hill on the new powers for Wales announced by the UK Government 27.02.2015 3:23

Daran Hill, MD of Positif, joins the IWA's Jess Blair to discuss announcements over further powers for Wales made by the UK Government. Let us know if you agree with Daran that the announcement is impressive by visiting iwaconvention.co.uk or tweeting #IWAConvention

February 2015: IWA Convention: Leanne Wood on new powers for Wales 27.02.2015 4:03

Leanne Wood, leader of Plaid Cymru, joins the IWA's Jess Blair to discuss the new powers for Wales announced by the UK Government. Let us know what you think on iwaconvention.co.uk or #IWAConvention

February 2015: Do you agree with the bedroom tax? 20.02.2015 1:58

The UK Government have introduced a 'spare room subsidy' which cuts benefits for people with a spare room. We asked people around Cardiff Bay whether they agree with this bedroom tax. Here's what they said. #IWAConvention

February 2015: How can we make the welfare system better? 20.02.2015 1:25

We asked people around Cardiff Bay for their views on how we can make the welfare system better. Here's what they said. Do you agree? #IWAConvention

February 2015: How can our Cities power Wales? 18.02.2015 1:47

Roger Lewis, Chair of Cardiff Capital Region, outlines how Wales' capital City can boost the Welsh economy

February 2015: Why are we so nervous about welfare devolution in Wales? 16.02.2015 5:22

Michelle Reid and Linda Whittaker join the IWA's Jess Blair to discuss why the debate around welfare devolution in Wales makes people so nervous.

February 2015: Could Wales be a leader in green technology? 06.02.2015 2:31

Media Wales Business Editor Sion Barry shares his ideas to improve the Welsh economy as part of the IWA's Constitutional Convention - You can take part in the debate on Twitter #IWAConvention

February 2015: One idea to improve the Welsh economy 05.02.2015 2:00

Media Wales Business Editor Sion Barry shares his one idea to improve the Welsh economy as part of the IWA's Constitutional Convention - You can take part in the debate on Twitter #IWAConvention

January 2015: The IWA Podcast: David Torrance on the role of the UK 30.01.2015 4:16

Jess Blair meets Writer and Broadcaster David Torrance to discuss the role of the UK post #Indyref.

January 2015: Is the UK doing the job it should? 23.01.2015 7:29

Katie Dalton and Richard Wyn Jones join the IWA's Jess Blair to discuss the role of the UK. But is the UK doing what it is supposed to well enough? And what do we do about it if it's not?

January 2015: What is the UK for? 23.01.2015 3:48

For the opening phase of the IWA's Constitutional Convention we asked Cardiff Business School Professor Calvin Jones and former Labour Special Adviser Cathy Owens what UK-wide level of Government is for

January 2015: Where next for Welsh Public Service reform? Panel Debate. 22.01.2015 1:16:40

The panel react to Leighton Andrews' speech from the #IWADebate and discuss their views on Welsh Public Service reform.

January 2015: Leighton Andrews' full speech on the next steps for Public Service reform 22.01.2015 28:32

On Tuesday 20th January 2015, Leighton Andrews made a key speech about the future of public service reform in Wales to the #IWADebate. Listen to the full debate here.

January 2015: Leighton Andrews on Public service reform 22.01.2015 3:21

This is a short extract from Leighton Andrews' contribution to the IWA Debate on the future of Public Services. The Welsh Government Minister discusses the forthcoming White Paper on Local Government and how he expects Councils to respond.

December 2014: Uninformed Wales?: Broadcasting in the Changing Union 03.12.2014 24:56

The final panel at the IWA Cardiff Media Summit on December 3rd 2014 The governance of Wales has changed significantly since 1999, but the way the Welsh public consumes news content hasn’t. The vast majority of people in Wales read London based newspapers whilst the majority of their news consumption on TV and radio is not Wales focused. This is an opportunity to discuss the way Wales is portrayed...