Uncategorized Implications of Brexit for Fishing Opportunities in Wales This report explores the potential implications of the planned exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy for fisheries policy in Wales. Analysis of fleet economic performance under various Brexit scenarios reveals that, while the Welsh fishing fleet as a whole could gain, there are large divisions in […] Read more »
Uncategorized Sub-national Government Involvement in International Trade Negotiations This report sets out the findings from a rapid evidence review of sub-national government involvement in international trade negotiations. The UK Government’s trade negotiations with the EU will have important implications for Wales. It is however unclear whether, and how, the Welsh Government and Welsh Assembly will secure a meaningful voice in the discussions. Sub-national […] Read more »
Uncategorized The Implications of Brexit for Agriculture, Rural Areas and Land Use in Wales This report highlights the challenges and opportunities for agriculture and rural areas in Wales that could result from Brexit. The report’s author, Professor Janet Dwyer, argues that the most likely changes in trading conditions will leave Welsh agriculture in a disadvantaged position compared to its main trading competitors. How key food and forestry processors and […] Read more »
Uncategorized Inclusive Growth in Wales Wales has the potential to lead the way in developing a more inclusive economy. Experts at a round table discussion in July 2017 provided evidence of current inequalities in growth across the UK, as well as exploring how Wales could develop a more inclusive model. There was recognition of the limits the Welsh Government’s powers […] Read more »
Uncategorized Future of Work in Wales The greater use of artificial intelligence and robotics is set to dramatically alter the kinds of jobs available in Wales within the next 20 years. The Future of Work in Wales report suggests that new technology may improve productivity and release workers from repetitive or hazardous tasks but could also see large numbers of existing […] Read more »
Environment and Net Zero Stijn Broecke discusses the OECD’s research into the Future of Work November 1, 2017 by cuwpadmin Stijn Broecke, Senior Economist in Employment, Labour and Social Affairs at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), talks about the OECD’s programme of research into the future of work, at our Future of Work in Wales event, held on 1st November 2017. Read more »
Environment and Net Zero Matthew Taylor talks about the Future of Work November 1, 2017 by cuwpadmin Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), discusses the RSA's programme for the Future of Work, at our Future of Work in Wales event, on 1st November 2017. Read more »
Environment and Net Zero First Minister Opens the Future of Work in Wales Event November 1, 2017 by cuwpadmin The First Minister of Wales, The Right Honourable Carwyn Jones AM, delivers the opening remarks at the inaugural event of the Wales Centre for Public Policy - The Future of Work in Wales. The event took place on 1st November 2017, with speaker including Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts, and […] Read more »
Uncategorized Future of Work in Wales The future of work is uncertain, with a wide range of societal changes affecting the labour market. Technological advances and increased connectivity; continued austerity and political uncertainty; demographic and climate change; shifting attitudes to working and more flexible patterns of employment; globalisation and urbanisation all impact on the nature of work. Concerns about the implications […] Read more »
