Institute Of Welsh Affairs

An open, politically independent and inclusive space for discussion and debate is the best way to identify the challenges we face in Wales because of Covid-19, and work out where the opportunities for real change are. We are well placed to bring those voices together, and the IWA #RethinkingWales series will explore how different sectors need to respond to this crisis and how we need to start thinking differently. This week the topic of the discussion is Wales' future economy and we will be exploring two questions:  What are the immediate problems Wales faces as a result of Covid-19? What does Wales need to be thinking about in the long term? Joining us in this session: Debbie Green - Group Chief Executive, Coastal Housing Group Prof Gerald Holtham - Hodge Professor of Regional Economy at Cardiff Metropolitan University Jessica McQuade - Head of Policy and Advocacy, WWF Iwan Thomas - Chief Executive Officer, PLANED