Productivity Forum meets with the First Minister of Wales and Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning

Professor Melanie Jones (Cardiff Business School and Wales Productivity Forum Academic Lead) and Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE (Director for The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) in Wales and Wales Productivity Forum Chair) were pleased to meet with the First Minister for Wales and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning to discuss how the Wales Productivity Forum can support future productivity growth in Wales.

Recognising Wales’ productivity challenge, the discussion centred around how the forum and the government can work together to support people, businesses and places to become more productive and improve the wellbeing of people in Wales.

“The First Minister made it clear that productivity growth is a key part of the Welsh Government strategy to improve the lives of people in Wales. The Wales Forum look forward to providing our expertise to support this agenda.” Professor Melanie Jones

“By using evidence from The Productivity Institute, we have a great opportunity to share best practice and enhance the productivity of businesses in Wales. This is key to generating future employment and driving national economic growth.” Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE