Policy Briefings

The WISERD Policy Briefings series is designed to provide accessible reports on current research activity. The briefings provide policy-makers and others wishing to inform policy with concise summaries of research findings, linked to key policy issues. Proposals for briefings can be submitted to the editorial team. Briefings are also commissioned from time to time.

The aims of the Policy Briefings series are to:

• Provide reliable, relevant information for policy-makers in current issues;
• Strengthen the capacity of WISERD partner institutions to contribute to policy debate and evidence
• Provide opportunities for dialogue on Policy debates at Wales , UK and International levels

Notes for contributors

The briefings are intended as concise, accessible summaries. Submissions should therefore be written in ways that are suitable for an informed lay audience. Submission should normally be 3000-6000 words. Potential contributors are advised to contact the co-ordinator of the Policy Briefings editorial team

Editorial team: Mamata Parhi (Swansea) (co-ordinator), Ian Stafford (Cardiff), Catherine Robinson (Bangor)

The following have been released as part of the WISERD Policy Briefing publiucation series:

• ‘Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship and Innovation for a Prosperous Wales‘ Parhi M, Robinson C, 2011 (WISERD/PBS 001)
• ‘The Welsh Labour Market Following the Great Recession‘ Drinkwater S, Blackaby D, Murphy P, 2011 (WISERD/PBS 002)