You can read in more detail by clicking here

 

The post 2022 MCESD work programme presented to Social Partners appeared first on MCESD.

This project will be divided into 3 main phases: – Research on four thematic areas -Training of MCESD staff on communication and outreach to stakeholders – Dissemination of project outcomes to stakeholders. Leading researchers will delve into thematic subjects according to their field of expertise with the aim of presenting the outcome to MCESD and other stakeholders. The outcome of the research will then be disseminated through printed material as well as a closing conference.

As for the training of staff, a tailor-made course will equip MCESD with necessary skills to continue to cater for its members’ needs in the social dialogue process, and for MCESD to convey its message in the best way possible.

The post MCESD staff start ESF-funded project training appeared first on MCESD.

The post MCESD meeting discusses Malta’s Future Foreign Policy Strategy appeared first on MCESD.

The presentation tackled the eco-friendly renegeration proposals of the Gozo heliport following a public consultation.

• The air link is essential to reduce Gozo’s double insularity and to open Gozo’s markets to new opportunities, making travel between the two islands easier.
• The possibility has been discussed for decades but project is now nearing fruition.
• Airfield will generate jobs
• Airfield lighting will promote eco-friendly measures to save on energy and to protect birds in the area.

The post Addressing Gozo’s ‘double Insularity’: Regeneration proposals of Gozo heliport discussed appeared first on MCESD.

Main points: Ursula von der Leyen:

Social Market Economy: We want to preserve a social market economy. There are many market economies but here is one unique social market economy.

COVID-19: The world is experiencing a rapid increase of COVID-19 cases unfortunately but mostly among those who are not yet vaccinated. On top of his, there is the spread of the Omicron variant. Compared to a year ago, we have achieved breakthroughs and those vaccinated are the most protected at this stage.

Pact for Skills: Its aim is to work in close collaboration with employers, employees and trade unions to ensure we can flourish in a more green and digital society. The pact is a central element of the European Skills Agenda. The pact promotes joint action to maximise the impact of investing in improving existing skills (upskilling) and raining of workers.

The post Turning recovery into a success: EESC underlines key role of organised civil society  appeared first on MCESD.

 

The post MCESD meeting kicks off public consultation process on EU funds appeared first on MCESD.

The announcement tied to the proposed mechanism was made prior to the Budget speech by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana.

MCESD immediately took the initiative to see that the mechanism is discussed during today’s MCESD meeting among social partners comprising of representatives of employer organisations, trade unions, civil society and the Gozo Regional Committee.

Renowned Economists Kirsten Cutajar Miller and Stephanie Fabri gave an in-depth presentation on the mechanism, and Budget 2022 overview.

Minister Carmelo Abela addressed the meeting.

The post MCESD discusses mechanism for socially vulnerable appeared first on MCESD.

In response to the climate change crisis, MECP launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to promote climate action. Indeed, central to the campaign were the very concepts within the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), which was launched for public consultation earlier this year. The LCDS governance framework pays particular attention to the active participation of stakeholders at all levels of society, as well as the promotion of climate-related education.

Capacity building is also identified as a key component, as it fosters the expertise, research and innovation needed in the field of low-carbon development.

In this context, the National Climate Change Conference 2021: Gaining momentum for Climate Action, gave these areas a platform for discussions and how to further explore ways on how we can tackle the climate crisis.

The agenda covered a range of key topics, and the event presented an opportunity to network with a number of stakeholders to share common challenges to achieve Malta’s climate targets.

The post MCESD participates in National Climate Change conference appeared first on MCESD.

Speaking during a meeting with Mr James Pearsall, Chairperson of the MCESD, Ms Mandy Falzon CEO at Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) and Hon. Carmelo Abela, who is the Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister, and other public officials, Mr Brincat explained in detail the role of the ECA, the work of the institution tied to NextGenerationEU – Recovery & Resilience Facility and the challenges of the EU Member States in this regard, including those faced by the ECA.

Mr Brincat further explained how the RRF differs from the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) in its set up as checks are done on the basis of achieving milestones and targets and not on costs.

All Member States’ specific plans have individual priorities, reforms and investments that rely on monitoring systems and KPIs, as well as systems to deal with potential  corruption, fraud and conflicts of interests together with arrangements to avoid double funding and protect the EU’s financial interests.

Mr Brincat highlighted that the foreseen controls must include national systems to ensure correct milestones and targets indicators, agreement on internal Member State internal control systems and recording of data on final recipients.

Mr Brincat said that the RRF is challenging for all, because organisations like ECA need much Member State support to be properly resourced to address the daunting tasks ahead.

On the other hand, RRPs rely heavily on the absorption and reform capacity of Member States in a very short time, while leaving them responsible for an adequate management and control system.

It is also being proposed by the ECA to set up a watchdog that allows EU Member States to call for checks and balances on other counterpart states in terms of financial expenditure.

Mr Brincat said that the Recovery and Resilience Facility is not an ATM that one can use automatically. Neither is it a set of handouts for ‘charitable’ purposes for the hard hit. But part of an intensive reform process where results finally matter.

The main purpose of the RRF is to accelerate recovery of Member States, make their economies more resilient, reduce economic and sustainable divergences between member states and enhance the green and digital transitions.

The plan represents a historic opportunity but also a major risk that cannot be allowed to fail. The fight against misuse of EU funds is not new. But the challenges for transparency and accountability on use of such funds was never so strong. This is why it is imperative that organisations like ECA and others have all the resources necessary to carry out such audits and control systems – particularly since this is the largest ever expansion of the EU budget in its history.

Meanwhile, Mr Pearsall underlined that meetings like today’s will continue to be held with other EU institutions to get a clear picture of their work in a bid to widen and strengthen social dialogue.

The post MCESD, SEM meeting with European Court of Auditors Member Leo Brincat appeared first on MCESD.

The post Pre-Budget: MCESD Chairperson says need for all social partners to pull same rope on COLA appeared first on MCESD.