News – Public Policy Institute for Wales

PPIW Report Publication: The Development and Implementation of Part 2 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014: Lessons for Policy and Practice in Wales

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Two recently-published research outputs from the PPIW highlight important themes for the study and understanding of policy making and implementation in Wales and beyond. How Can Subnational Governments Deliver Their Policy Objectives in the Age of Austerity? Reshaping Homelessness Policy in Wales, published in The Political Quarterly and now available …

PPIW Report Publication: Harnessing Growth Sectors for Poverty Reduction

The latest Public Policy Institute for Wales report considers how growth sectors can reduce poverty by providing high quality jobs and opportunities for career progression. Based on research funded by the ESRC and undertaken by Anne Green, Paul Sissons and Neil Lee, the report finds that some growth sectors – …

Cardiff University wins £6m funding to create the new Wales Centre for Public Policy

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We are delighted to announce that Cardiff University has been awarded over £6m in funding to create the Wales Centre for Public Policy, a new research centre which will help to ensure that governments and public services have access to the best available evidence to help them tackle the major policy challenges …

New Assignment – Public Development Bank for Wales

The Public Policy Institute for Wales has been asked to conduct a scoping study to examine the effectiveness and viability of a public development bank in Wales. There have been continued reports of insufficient credit for small and medium-sized businesses, and inadequate personal banking services in some communities. One proposed …

Updates from the What Works Network: December 2016 – March 2017

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Recent news from other What Works Centres includes: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Published new quality standards on mental health problems in people with learning disabilities recommending annual checks as many people are currently going undiagnosed. Published new guidance recommending all children and young people, from pre-school …

PPIW Report Publication: Employment Entry in Growth Sectors

A new report published by the PPIW finds that there is potential for using a well-targeted, sector-focused approach to increase employment entry and help reduce poverty. Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and written by Professor Anne Green, Dr Paul Sissons, and Dr Neil Lee, the report finds …

Engagement Activities: December 2016 – April 2017

Dan and Emyr participated in a workshop convened by the Future Generations Commissioner on developing priorities for the Future Generations Commissioner. Andrew and Emily presented findings from our ‘Powers and Policy Levers’ project at academic conferences in Paris and Cardiff. Their study shows how, in the case of homelessness policy, …

PPIW Report Publication: Improving Job Quality in Growth Sectors

A new report published by the PPIW explores ways of improving job quality. The study, written by Professor Anne Green, Dr Paul Sissons, and Dr Neil Lee, found that while job quality should be a critical issue for policymakers there is a lack of empirical evidence from approaches seeking to …

PPIW’s Sixth Work Programme Announced

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We are pleased to announce our sixth work programme, which will run until September 2017. Following discussions with Ministers and officials, we have agreed with the First Minister that the programme will focus on the following evidence needs: Assignment Project Lead Analytical Support for the European Advisory Group Steve Martin …

PPIW Report Publication: Growth Sectors have a Significant Impact on Poverty but Need to be Part of a Wider Economic Approach which Considers Place Specific Factors

A new study report funded by the PPIW and ESRC demonstrates that the sector which an individual works in has a significant impact on their income but that the level of local demand for labour is also important. The research undertaken by Professor Anne Green, Dr Paul Sissons and Dr …

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