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.
In 2024, the International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO) is partnering with New Local to carry out a research project focused on the severe fiscal constraint faced by local authorities.
Along with the rest of the UK, Wales’s population is ageing and there is a real chance of population decline, posing significant risks to economic wellbeing. Policy-makers can learn from international evidence on boosting fertility, retaining population and attracting inward migrants.
The population of Wales is ageing, as are those in the rest of the UK and across the G7. This presents a number of challenges for pensions, productivity and public services. Designing effective policies in the face of an ageing demographic means reducing dependency and promoting good health.
