The future of the well-being of future generations act (Wales, 2015): An ecosystem perspective

Burvill, Sam, Cummings, Beth and Bowen, Robert ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8492-2701 2023. The future of the well-being of future generations act (Wales, 2015): An ecosystem perspective. Presented at: Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Aston University (Birmingham), 8-10 November 2023. Proceedings ISBE 2023.

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Abstract

Topic: In recent years a number of factors such as the covid-19 pandemic, a greater focus on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and an ever changing social, environmental and regional landscape have resulted in a focus on ways in which the private, public and third sector can enable positive regional change. Within Wales specifically there is a focus on the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales, 2015) which was created for public bodies and focusses on social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being. However, there is a lack of research examining the act from an ecosystem perspective and a lack of research that has taken place since the covid-19 pandemic. Aim: This paper aims to investigate the ecosystem within South West Wales, the role that the Well-being of Future Generations Act (Wales, 2015) currently plays in this and ways in which the Well-being Act could be developed. Methodology: This paper is based on eight semi-structured interviews that took place with participants drawn from a range of stakeholder groups within the South West Wales ecosystem. Interviewees were drawn from Welsh Government, a private sector organisation, a social enterprise, a university, an entrepreneur and Chambers Wales. Data was transcribed and then analysed through the Braun and Clarke (2006) process of thematic analysis, conducted manually. Implications for policy: The findings suggest that policymakers need to consider ways in which they could extend the reach of the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations Act beyond public bodies. The findings suggest the best way in which to do this is through ecosystem wide communication and collaboration. Implications for practice: The findings suggest that the ambition and passion of practitioners and ecosystem actors for enabling and enacting positive change to the region is high. This suggests that if these actors were to collaborate, communicate and work together alongside policy makers that more could be achieved.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
ISBN:	978-1-900862-35-6
Related URLs:	Organisation
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	25 March 2024
Date of Acceptance:	30 June 2023
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2024 23:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/167374

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