Launch of Wales Manufacturing Action Plan

Feb 26

The plan addresses the important issues of climate change and the need to decarbonise and the technological changes Industry 4.0 is bringing, including automation, digitalisation and a more connected environment.

This plan has been developed in the context of how Welsh Government translates their vision for a well-being economy into reality. It is underpinned by the pursuit of three outcomes:

1. A prosperous economy which requires a steady focus on resilience and a capacity for transformation.

2. A green economy which demands high levels of circularity, where resources are kept in use adding economic value and where waste is avoided.

3. An equal economy which means investing in the productive potential of all people in communities.

Aligning with the Economic Action Plan and Well-being of Future Generations goals, ten themes run throughout the plan. These are:

1. Climate change and the need to decarbonise;

2. Technological change;

3. Skills for the future;

4. Modern infrastructure for the way we work and access work;

5. Fair work;

6. Strengthening collaboration to increase innovation;

7. Developing sub-sector communities and clusters;

8. Strengthening leadership and management;