Uncategorized Gallai datganoli nawdd cymdeithasol i Gymru fod yn fuddiol ond daw hefyd heriau sylweddol yn sgil hyn Read more »
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Tackling Inequalities 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) there have been renewed calls to review the social security system in Wales. The First Minister asked us to assess the issues that would need to be taken into […] Read more »
Uncategorized 2019 – In Review December 17, 2019 by cuwpadmin As another tumultuous year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on some of the key achievements of the Wales Centre for Public Policy in 2019. We are living in very interesting times, but the political uncertainties of the last year have made it all the more important that we can provide policy makers and […] Read more »
Environment and Net Zero Why a ‘Just Transition’? Decarbonisation and economic justice December 16, 2019 by cuwpadmin This is the first in a series of 3 blogs posts on achieving a just transition.This first blog considers what a just transition is, our second what such a transition might look like in Wales, and final blog post considers the potential role of governance in realising a just transition in Wales. Commitments to a net-zero carbon society raise questions […] Read more »
Environment and Net Zero 5 things we learned about procurement December 5, 2019 by cuwpadmin 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 we hosted an event that considered the lessons from the collapse of Carillion. Earlier this year we published reports on contracting, stewardship and public value and on sustainable public […] Read more »
Governance and Implementation Mobilising Meaningful Connections between Evidence and Practice November 29, 2019 by cuwpadmin At the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP), we are continually reflecting upon our role as a ‘knowledge brokerage organisation’ (KBO). We see ‘knowledge brokerage’ as the practice of connecting researchers and decision makers to help inform public policy and professional practice. Although knowledge brokerage has great potential, we also recognise the complexity inherent in […] Read more »
Governance and Implementation What works in getting evidence used? November 26, 2019 by cuwpadmin One of the Early Intervention Foundation's (EIF) core functions is to see that evidence on early intervention is actually being used in policy, decision-making and practice. Jo Casebourne and Donna Molloy summarise some of the varied approaches we have taken to tackling this particular challenge, and our commitment to making ongoing improvements in how we […] Read more »
Governance and Implementation Researching the Use of Evidence in Policy Making November 18, 2019 by cuwpadmin What does it mean to be a ‘knowledge broker’? What impact does knowledge brokerage have on government policymaking? Why might evidence use at the local level require different approaches, and how would this be implemented? Here at the Wales Centre for Public Policy we recognise that the relationship between evidence and policy is complex and […] Read more »
Loneliness and Connected Communities No Fault Evictions: Striking a Good Balance November 8, 2019 by cuwpadmin Should landlords be able to evict their tenants without giving a reason? It is a question that is attracting increasing attention in Wales. At the moment, a landlord can break contract with their tenant at any time, provided they give 2 months notice. This is commonly referred to as a ‘no-fault eviction’ or as a […] Read more »
