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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2023 · 51 MIN

Wales' Future Generations Commissioner on acting today for a better tomorrow

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In this episode, we look overseas for inspiration about improving the wellbeing of younger and future generations. Wales' Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker describes his role as the watchdog for his country's pioneering Future Generations Act. He talks about Wales' new national healthcare strategy and the difficult task of balancing the needs of people struggling to pay their bills now with the needs of people not yet born. He also reflects on the achievements of his pioneering predecessor, Sophie Howe, who compelled the country to scrap plans for a new highway in favour of greater investment in public and active transportation. Learn more Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Our policy solutions for investing fairly in all generations, which includes appointing a government point person for generational fairness

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