Institute Of Welsh Affairs

Councillor Rhiannon Passmore asks Eluned Parrott AM and IWA Economy Chair, Gerald Holtham, whether politicians should be borrowing money for economic projects in a time of austerity.

The IWA's recent report, An economic strategy for Wales?, calls for increased ambition and risk from the Welsh Government in order to boost the economic from its current mediocrity. Here, Professor David Blackaby argues against this approach.

Louise Harris, CEO of the Big Learning Company and Chair of the IWA Education Group, discusses how we can improve the education system as a way of bettering the Welsh economy.

Elizabeth Haywood discusses the Welsh language and how language needs to be taught in closer alignment with the economy at our IWA annual Economy Conference.

Admiral CEO, Henry Engelhardt and Simon Gibson, Chief Executive, Wesley Clover Corporation discuss whether the Welsh Government should insist on a share of companies they back or simply give them a grant. The discussion took place at the IWA's annual Welsh Economy conference on March 23 2015 in the Wales Millennium Centre

Admiral CEO, Henry Engelhardt; Former Bank of England MPC member Marian Bell and Simon Gibson, Chief Executive, Wesley Clover Corporation discuss the prospects of the Welsh Economy at the IWA conference on March 23 2015 in the Wales Millennium Centre

Wesley Clover Chief Executive Simon Gibson sets out his critique of the Welsh economy at the IWA's annual Economy Conference on March 23rd at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre. He drew on his experience ReNewport task force which set out to develop an economic regeneration strategy for Newport city

Gerald Holtham and IWA Director Lee Waters discuss the think-tank's report, An Economic Strategy for Wales?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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