Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 1:41 pm on 23 March 2022.
Of course, Minister, it's vital that the enterprise zones, the Cardiff capital region, the regional skills partnerships and other key forums are working together effectively, and that we can see clear outcomes and value for money from them. The Welsh Government's regional economic frameworks are important in developing place-based approaches to economic development, and marketing the distinctive benefits of each of our regions. Of course, it's vital that we can see how these frameworks are not only improving prosperity in each region, but also how they are tackling some of the deep structural issues that have plagued some communities in Wales for far too long. Therefore, Minister, can you tell us what key performance indicators will be used to rate how effective the regional economic frameworks are in practice? Can you also tell us how you will ensure that these frameworks do not result in further bureaucracy and duplication, and will you also commit to providing an annual update on the outcomes of each of these frameworks so Members can determine their effectiveness?