The Gozo Regional Committee within MCESD today met for their monthly meeting to discuss a number of budget 2021 proposals. The committee agreed to call on the authorities to tackle the issue of the inter-island connectivity as well as connectivity on the island including more parking spaces and the introduction of circular smaller buses in […]
New Changes in employment law, the forthcoming economic activities and social impact at the top of the agenda Mr James Pearsall will start his new role as Chairperson of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) on Saturday August 1, 2020. Mr Pearsall will be the sixth chairperson of the MCESD and succeeds […]
The (EESC – European Economic and Social Committee) launched its Civil Solidarity Prize – a one-off edition instead of the annual EESC Civil Society Prize, to reward not-for-profit initiatives carried out by natural persons and/or civil society organisations and/or private companies aiming to tackle the Covid-19 crisis and its manifold consequences. More on https://bit.ly/3hgXCkk
Deal described as ‘groundbreaking’ EU leaders this morning approved a groundbreaking stimulus package to combat the economic aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reacting to this landmark package, Prime Minister Robert Abela said it was a great result for Malta. The 750-billion-euro deal was sealed this morning after negotiations started on Friday. An agreement on the […]
The measure aimed at companies affected by Coronavirus outbreak Measure expected to benefit 20,000 companies The European Commission has approved a €108 million Maltese scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. The public support will take the form of direct grants and will be […]
‘Vision revolves around residents’ – Local Council Association President The Civil Society Committee within MCESD, which meets once a month, yesterday focused on the LCA’s Vision 2024, launched earlier this year. Mr Mario Fava – the LCA’s President gave an in-depth presentation of what the vision entails, emphasising that residents are at the centre […]
During a MCESD meeting held today on the Digital Economy, Minister Carmelo Abela emphasised on MCESD being more proactive and relevant. A discussion also ensued on how Malta could strengthen its position as a place where new technological solutions are tested before entering the market. Economist Kirsten Cutajar Miller, and Mr Kearon Bruno delivered a […]
Social partners and NGOs are set to benefit from €2 million in European funds in a call for project proposals. This was announced by Parliamentary Secretary for EU Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi. The call is for project proposals co-financed from European funds for social partners forming part of MCESD and other non-governmental organisations which actively […]
The Civil Society Committee within MCESD met on Friday to discuss food security. Two speakers addressed the meeting, Mr Malcolm Borg, from the MCAST Agribusiness Institute, and Mr Eman Vella, consultant in the agricultural sector. The discussion focused on the need for consumers to consume local produce, and on the fact that due to Covid-19, […]
This afternoon, the Gozo Regional Committee within MCESD discussed a number of pertinent issues, including on the work of the task force in relation to the strategy tied to a holistic plan for Gozo post Covid-19. The decision to set up a task force was taken during a virtual committee meeting of the GRC held […]