Institute Of Welsh Affairs

The [Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral Reform](http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/about_us-commission_assembly_administration/panel-elec-reform/Pages/Assembly-Electoral-Reform.aspx), the McAllister review, reported in December 2017 and made a series of proposals for using new powers to reform elements of the National Assembly for Wales' electoral system. It was asked to make recommendations which could be implemented in time for the Assembly elections in 2021.  Just some of the proposals they made included:  * Increasing the number of Assembly Members to at least 80, and more like 90 * Proposing using different systems by which AMs are elected. First choice being STV, and a viable alternative being Flexible List * Lowering the voting age for Assembly elections to 16 year olds * Integrating a gender quota into the electoral system, and allowing AMs to job share Ahead of the debate in the Assembly later,  unpicking the issues at play, Rhea Stevens is joined by: * Jess Blair, Direct

IWA & Cardiff University discussion hosted by Eversheds Sutherland LLP in Cardiff on 31st January 2018. Introduction from Rhea Stevens (Policy, Projects and External Affairs Manager, IWA). Chair: - Professor Marcus Longley, Chair, Cwm Taf University Health Board  Panellists:  - Dr Rachel Rahman, Senior Lecturer, Psychology Department, Aberystwyth University  - Dr Kerry Bailey, GP, Consultant in Public Health, and Health Lead, We Predict  - Dr Mike Reddy, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, University of South Wales

IWA, Cardiff University & Wales in London Economy discussion hosted by Bristows LLP in London on 22nd November 2017. Introductions from Huw Hampson Jones (Chair, Wales in London) and Auriol Miller (Director, Institute of Welsh Affairs). Chair: Rachel Lomax, Former Deputy Governor, Bank of England Panellists: - Gerry Holtham, Hodge Professor of Regional Economy, Cardiff Metropolitan University - Margaret Llewellyn OBE, Non-Executive Director, Development Bank of Wales - Eurfyl ap Gwilym, IWA Trustee - Lynne Miles, Associate Director - Economist, Arup

Auriol Miller talks to Chris Johnes and Sarah Lloyd-Jones about models of local economic regeneration, promising examples and next steps.

Ben Cottam, Stephen Lawrence and Terry Fitzgibbon discuss supply chains and procurement at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs, FSB Stephen Lawrence, Divisional Director, Mott MacDonald Terry Fitzgibbon, Principal, Construction Elite International Ed Evans (chair), Wales Director, CECA

Russell George AM delivers the opening statement at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel.

Russell George AM discusses his work on the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee with Carole Green, Business Correspondent, ITV Cymru Wales at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel.

Carole-Anne Davies, Rhodri Williams and Dan Saville discuss the infrastructure pipeline at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Carole-Anne Davies, Chief Executive, Design Commission Wales Rhodri Williams, Director Wales, Ofcom Dan Saville, Director - Infrastructure West Group Leader, Arup Carole Green (chair), Business Correspondent, ITV Cymru Wales

Alex Slade, Alison Murray and David Foot discuss securing funding for infrastructure in Wales at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Alex Slade, Head of Social Infrastructure, Innovative Finance Team Welsh Government Alison Murray, Economic Development Consultant, Arup David Foot, Director - Infrastructure, InfraRed Capital Partners Lynn Pamment (chair), Senior Partner, PwC

Mari Arthur and Chris Jofeh discuss sustainable development and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act with Sophie Howe at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Mari Arthur, Director, Cynnal Cymru Chris Jofeh, Director and Global Buildings Retrofit Leader, Arup Sophie Howe (chair), Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Auriol Miller, director of the Institute of Welsh Affairs, delivers her closing comments at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel.

Bethan Lewis and Leighton Andrews discuss their memories of the 1997 devolution referendum at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales. Auriol Miller (chair), Director, Institute of Welsh Affairs Leighton Andrews, 1997 Yes campaigner Bethan Lewis, BBC Cymru Wales

Roger Scully delivers the closing remarks at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales.

A panel of academics and practitioners discuss the promises of the devolution referendum and what challenges lie ahead for the devolved administration at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales. Ashok Ahir (chair), Director, Mela Laura McAllister, Professor of Public Policy and the Governance of Wales, Cardiff University Kevin Morgan, Professor of Governance and Development, Cardiff University Helen Mary Jones, Deputy Director, The Morgan Academy, Swansea University Dr Axel Kaehne, Reader in Health Service Research, Edge Hill Univeristy

Elin Jones AM and Lord Elis-Thomas AM discuss the role of the Llywydd and changes in the Senedd at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales.

Jack Gillum, Roy J. Thomas and Cathy Owens discuss campaigning and lobbying in the devolved era at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 year since the referendum on devolution in Wales. Jo Foster (chair), Managing Director, Lebedev Holdings Jack Gillum, Director, CYPAW (ex Funky Dragon) Roy J. Thomas, Chair, Kidney Wales Foundation Cathy Owens, Director, Deryn

Roger Scully speaking at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 years since the referendum on devolution in Wales, about public attitudes towards devolution.

Huw Edwards speaking at "Wales Said Yes", marking 20 years since the referendum on devolution to Wales, about the importance of effective scrutiny.

Carwyn Jones' keynote speech at the IWA and Wales Governance Centre event to mark 20 years since the referendum on devolution.

The post-break sessions of the IWA / Smart Energy GB event "A smart energy future for Wales" / "Dyfodol ynni glyfrach i Gymru" that took place at the Radisson Blu hotel on Wednesday 12th July 2017.