Policy Areas

As part of our Policy Analysis work we look at a number of areas that have an impact on regional development.

Regional Statistics

Identifying long-term trends, challenges and solutions

Analysis of the Western Region’s labour market & enterprise profile

The WDC has been practicing and researching remote working for over 20 years.

Analysing the needs of, and opportunities for, rural areas

Quality transport infrastructure can enable growth in innovation, trade and tourism

Assessing the challenges and issues for the transition to a Low Carbon region

Energy infrastructure is essential for economic growth and development in the Western Region

For over a decade the WDC has led the region in the development of its creative economy

Telecommunications infrastructure can be transformative

Promoting balanced regional development

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