Reports
Economic lessons from 25 years of national devolution: Conference Briefing Note
This is a factual comparative policy briefing note, produced by PolicyWISE, to support the “Policy making beyond Westminster: Economic lessons from 25 years of national devolution” conference, hosted by the Resolution Foundation in partnership with PolicyWISE. It was produced and published in April 2024, and all information was correct at the time. It provides a summary of devolved taxation powers and policies, and devolved definitions of economic prosperity, particularly “Wellbeing Economy” indicators. It enables readers to take stock of the current situation and engage in informed cross-nation policy learning and knowledge exchange.
Cross-nation Policy Learning and Research Series: Scotland Roundtable Summary Report
In May 2024, PolicyWISE convened a roundtable in Edinburgh to examine crossnation policy learning best practice and challenges over last 25 years.
Economic lessons from 25 years of national devolution: Conference Report
In April 2024, PolicyWISE and the Resolution Foundation hosted an event to reflect on 25 years of devolution, considering the economic lessons and to explore avenues for the future.
We were joined by speakers from all parts of the United Kingdom, including the former First Minister of Wales and (then) Deputy First Minister of Scotland (and now First Minister) for a discussion on how the governments in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Westminster have used economic policy levers differently, whether to raise revenue or address priorities like reducing child poverty.
Cross-nation Policy Learning and Research Series: Wales Roundtable Full Report
In July 2024, PolicyWISE convened a roundtable in Cardiff to examine crossnation policy learning best practice and challenges over last 25 years.
The discussion reflected on the devolution era so far and looked forward to improved comparative policy research and knowledge exchange across nations and administrations
Cross-nation Policy Learning and Research Series: Scotland Roundtable Full Report
In May 2024, PolicyWISE convened a roundtable in Edinburgh to examine crossnation policy learning best practice and challenges over last 25 years.
The discussion reflected on the devolution era so far and looked forward to improved comparative policy research and knowledge exchange across nations and administrations.