National reform programme 2008-2010 Malta - European Commission

15.5 Upgrading of Zewwieqa Waterfront: aims at rehabilitating the area known as Taz-
Zewwieqa transforming it into a waterfront area by creating pedestrian zones,
landscaped plazas including seating area with open sea views, an area hosting the
restored Dghajsa tal-Latini and an informal stage structure. The project would upgrade
another tourism zone in Gozo.
16.0 Reforming the Transport Sector
16.1 Reform Public Land Transport: The liberalisation of taxis, mini buses and coaches
operating within the unscheduled market will render these sectors more efficient and
competitive thus contributing towards increased demand and expansion.
17.0 Invest in the Maltese educational system
17.1 Promoting staff development: in education sector and postgraduate studies in science
and technology
18.0 Life Long Learning
18.1 Training Aid Programme: The Training Aid Framework is intended to promote the
concept of lifelong learning amongst employers (undertakings) by providing assistance
through training grants which will be reimbursed on successful completion of training.
This aid will be available to all non-public entities for both on the job and off the job
training.
18.2 MCAST scholarships: for staff continuous development programmes.
19.0 Increase educational attainment and reduce early school leavers
19.1 Valuing all skills for the labour market.
19.2 Addressing skills mismatches in the aviation industry.
19.3 Parents and teachers fusion ICT training programme.
19.4 Launch 2 new evening programmes for adults addressing skills gaps in emerging
growth sectors at MCAST.
19.5 Launch 2 new evening programmes for adults addressing skills gaps in emerging
growth sectors at UoM.
19.6 Open, distance and e-learning strategies, tools and programmes by MCAST, ITS, and
the University of Malta: Launch e-Learning strategy and schools implementation.
19.7 Reform Education Act Cap 327 and publish regulations for the development of new
licensing and quality assurance framework.
19.8 Launch Quality Assurance Agency.
19.9 Sustain Student Maintenance Grants.
19.10 Malta Government Scholarships Schemes (MGSS) Undergraduate Scheme.
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