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Measure 4.7 Establish a forum between ETC, UOM, MCAST, ME, FOI, NSO and other stakeholders with the aim to monitor the matching of the demand and supply side of skills. This initiative is currently underway. A conference with all the stakeholders was held in September 2008. As a result of this conference, a report is to be drawn up by the end of 2008, the input of which will be used in the formulation of the Further and Higher Education strategy. Malta National Reform Programme 2008-2010 - 22 -
Environment Environment is an area that is featuring high on Government’s agenda in all areas of governance. The strive towards sustainability in all areas is characterised by a number of initiatives that entail protection of the environment that surrounds us. Moreover, taking into account the current global dependency on fossil fuels that is reflected by increasing oil prices, it is evident that it is imperative that alternative sources of energy are tapped into. Malta is exploring various means to lessen its dependency on fossil fuels. Waste Management is another area that Malta is addressing by means of promotion of recycling of waste, rehabilitation of dump sites as well as regulated and controlled sites where citizens can dispose of their waste in a better way. The state of play of Malta’s environmental measures in the NRP 2005 -2008 is outlined below: Measure 5.1 Develop a National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan. The development of the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBSAP) is still in progress due to some constraints in the allocated resources for this project. Meanwhile two public seminars and various public awareness activities have been held with satisfactory results. Several NBSAP sub-reports addressing the different drivers of biodiversity change and cross-cutting issues have been drafted. These are currently undergoing consultation within MEPA. The compilation of sub-reports now also includes the development of action plans proposing the way forward for mainstreaming biodiversity concerns into relevant sectors, apart from just presenting data/information available to date of the sub-report topic in relation to biodiversity. In addition, the NBSAP report template has been sent to the relevant government entities in order to provide the necessary information on how activities within their remit interact with biodiversity as part of the country study. Tailor-made questionnaires were also developed and sent to two target groups (1) NGOs (2) research and education entities. Furthermore, nominated representatives from government entities are being received. These representatives will appear on the NBSAP coordinating committee at a later stage to discuss and agree on the actions recommended in the respective NBSAP sub-reports. These action plans once agreed by the NBSAP-CC will form the crux of the NBSAP document. Measure 5.2 Conduct marine-scientific surveys for Fifla as a Special Area of Conservation The aim of this project was to obtain accurate scientific data on the area around Filfla. This was necessary for the designation of the area around Filfla as a marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Data was compiled through field surveys, using various techniques, including diving and remote surveillance by submersibles. This data was then analysed and results were portrayed in comprehensive reports on the status of marine biodiversity and habitats in the area. In fact a compendium of information about the site, its habitats and species has been drafted. In addition, a public seminar and awareness raising campaign has been carried out following this report. Government has also installed a fixed telescope in the nearby mainland, with the aim of enabling tourists and visitors to get a closer view of the island’s habitats and species. Measure 5.3 Develop a Regional Project for Marine and Coastal Protected Areas This measure calls for the Development of a management plan on the basis of a management framework for the Marine Area from Rdum Majjiesa to Ras ir-Raħeb. After discussions held with the European Commission, it has been decided that Malta will follow the EU Rolling Plan. Such plan requires that Malta drafts a Strategy which outlines the process for selection and establishment of Specific Areas for Conservation and Marine Protected Areas (MPA). Malta National Reform Programme 2008-2010 - 23 -
Page 2 and 3: Contents List of Acronyms..........
Page 4 and 5: Conclusion.........................
Page 6 and 7: IT Information Technology SCM Stand
Page 8 and 9: Introduction The renewed Lisbon Str
Page 10 and 11: Malta’s NRP 2005-2008 Closure Rep
Page 12 and 13: Measure 1.5 Redeploy Government emp
Page 14 and 15: Measure 1.12 Promote public service
Page 16 and 17: Measure 2.1.3 Develop SME loan guar
Page 18 and 19: Measure 2.4 Enhancement of existing
Page 20 and 21: In July 2008 Malta experienced a 1.
Page 22 and 23: Moreover, Government has set its vi
Page 24 and 25: The first phase of this initiative
Page 26 and 27: Between 2005 and 2006, 37 22 partic
Page 28 and 29: A consultation paper on the introdu
Page 32 and 33: Within this context, an MPA Steerin
Page 34 and 35: The main plant of Sant Antnin is be
Page 36 and 37: Political Summary The re-launch of
Page 38 and 39: Addressing Malta’s Specific Recom
Page 40 and 41: Whereas it may be confidently ascer
Page 42 and 43: Table 2 - Key State Aid Indicators
Page 44 and 45: Older workers Increasing the employ
Page 46 and 47: Implement changes to the tax and be
Page 48 and 49: Containing public health care expen
Page 50 and 51: Within this context the existing Bu
Page 52 and 53: Raising educational attainment and
Page 54 and 55: • a number of policy reviews whic
Page 56 and 57: Macroeconomic Policies Recent Econo
Page 58 and 59: The improvement in the current acco
Page 60 and 61: Vision and Objectives Stable macro
Page 62 and 63: The generally widespread trend in E
Page 64 and 65: This high degree of decentralisatio
Page 66 and 67: Microeconomic Pillar The turbulent
Page 68 and 69: • 5 IOs concerning Financial Serv
Page 70 and 71: The ongoing screening process has i
Page 72 and 73: The results of this investment have
Page 74 and 75: In this respect, energy efficiency
Page 76 and 77: Employment Increasing the overall e
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The project will help young people
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This process aims to facilitate the
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In addition, MCAST is embarking on
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Apart from the Faculty of ICT, the
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• the Implementation of an on-goi
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Appendix: 01 - List of Measures
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3.4 Manufacturing research projects
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9.0 Addressing Groups at Risk 9.1 E
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15.5 Upgrading of Zewwieqa Waterfro
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Appendix: 02 - Flexicurity Measures
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key competencies to adult learners
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