Since November 2023, the International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO) and the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) have been working in partnership to provide the Welsh Government with evidence to inform further research and policy decisions on supporting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children and families in Wales.
Parliamentarians need tools to find and use evidence that will inform their work and hold their government to account. Robust opposition is vital to question and debate decisions and encourage the provision of more substantial evidence, ensuring the long-term sustainability of policies.
While there are various schemes to promote employment opportunities, there remains an intelligence gap for current labour market trends and skill requirements. A Belfast Labour Market Observatory aims to fill this gap by providing a central data gathering, processing, and analysis facility that enables data-driven decisions.
As part of IPPO’s work to equip policymakers with the best evidence and knowledge to meet Net Zero targets, our observatory is looking at the role of freight in contributing to carbon emissions.
