Industrial Fellowship Programmes for Welsh Assembly Members and Research Officials

The aim of the Fellowship is to provide AMs and Researchers with intensive hands on experience of Business and Industry in key areas of the Welsh economy.

Fellows-Elect sample how industry operates – Its economic and social environments, decision making processes, and the important impact of ever increasing regulatory reform, whilst business sectors gain in-depth understanding of the Welsh Assembly and its interaction with Westminster and the Institutions of the European Union.

Participant enterprises undertake to be as open and as frank as possible whilst fellows-elect undertake to keep in confidence information that may be of sensitive nature.

• The programmes are independent and non-partisan
• Participants undertake to honour the time commitment required by the study programme
• The programmes ensure that enterprises undertake not to use their relationship for lobbying

What the INAW Founder Companies Say

“Legislation plays a significant part in the development and subsequent investment of oil companies within the European Community. The INAW Programme gives elected representatives the opportunity to experience firsthand the decision making processes that are required to enable companies to remain competitive in what is a very tough and demanding environment.” ChevronTexaco Plant Manager

“The INAW initiative is an important mechanism to bring common understanding between legislators and industry. In today’s fast moving world such partnerships form an invaluable basis for creating more effective regulation within a framework of responsible enterprise.” Director, Biffa Waste Services Ltd

“The INAW Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for both Industry and Policy Makers to experience firsthand the challenges that lie ahead, and promote a common understanding of the way in which responsible business could contribute towards a sustainable Wales.” Plant Manager UPM-Shotton

“The AAM business certainly benefited from having an Assembly Member join our organisation to establish a common understanding of the future issues facing business and Government alike. The links forged will undoubtedly provide a platform of mutual understanding for the future. I strongly recommend the INAW initiative to other businesses and all AM’s to help develop a united framework for the future prosperity of Wales.” Anglesey Aluminium Metal Ltd