https://www.transform.wales/tags/state-capacity/ Recent content in State Capacity on Transform Wales Hugo en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100 https://www.transform.wales/blog/2026/testing-the-2026-manifestos-against-digital-reality/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100 https://www.transform.wales/blog/2026/testing-the-2026-manifestos-against-digital-reality/ As Wales prepares for the 2026 election, we’ve analysed the major party manifestos to see if they address the systemic ‘plumbing’ needed for modern public services. Our review finds that while Artificial Intelligence hype is high, the holistic reform of ways of working and internal state capacity often takes a back seat. Read our full breakdown to see which parties are ready to move beyond ‘digital wallpaper’ and truly transform the Welsh public sector.