7 th and final Annual Meeting The EEA and NORWAY GRANTS 2009 2014 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
7 th and final Annual Meeting The EEA and NORWAY GRANTS 2009 2014 National Focal Point Malta 20 March 2018 Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants To reduce economic and social
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
7th and final Annual Meeting The EEA and NORWAY GRANTS 2009–2014
National Focal Point – Malta
20 March 2018
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants
Total Grant Value to Malta
EEA Grants
€2.9M
Norway Grants
€1.6M
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
For year
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
MT02/2 – ‘Oil/HNS Spill Response Capacity Building for the Protection
MT02/3 – ‘A New Environmental Management System for the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum World Heritage Site’; MT02/7 – ‘Malta Water Conservation Awareness Centre’; and MT04/2 – ‘Renewing the Centre of Residential Restorative Services (CoRRS)’.
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
The National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan was revised and includes an annex on addressing risks for offshore drilling; Following study on pollution risks associated with offshore drilling in May 2015, new paragraph
A study to identify training needs and develop a number of training outcomes and programmes was conducted. Seventeen different training programmes were identified; A total of twenty-one training courses were organised in which 134 persons were trained on response to Oil/HNS pollution incidents. Some trainees were also trained on a higher level. A final conference was held on 6 April 2017.
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Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Following all studies on climatic conditions, a final report was produced. This includes a section with an analysis of environmental monitoring data gathered from the site to confirm the stability of climatic conditions within the site; The final report also covers all works done and results achieved. An engineer’s certificate confirms that the environmental management system installed is according to specifications. After a considerable time, the site was re-opened to the public on 28 April 2017 during the inauguration event followed by a press release.
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Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
The Project aimed at increasing awareness of water conservation through the organisation of visits to the Centre. A visitor counter has been installed at the entrance of the site. As at the opening on the site on 23 April 2017, the counter marked 5038 visitors to the centre. The construction of the Water Awareness Centre was completed with a number of educational equipment installed; A digital exhibition outlining the main characteristics of Malta’s water resource and the conservation strategies required was installed; An introductory audio-visual material on Malta’s water resource and water uses was also installed highlighting the need to achieve a balance between water use and consumption.
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A Water Conservation Trail was created to highlight the natural water resources of the Maltese islands and water conservation measures necessary to address water scarcity; A Science Trail was developed which also includes hydrological monitoring equipment such as the barometric pressure sensor, the wind speed and direction sensor, the temperature and relative humidity equipment and the global radiometer. Visiting students can be given practical lessons on how to measure rainfall, evaporation and groundwater level to name a few. They are thus being introduced to the water cycle. The practical lessons delivered to students are being held at the science trail.
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Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
A national strategy for innovation and good governance at local level was developed; A study on training needs and weaknesses of the current local government system was conducted and finalised; The Leadership Training Academy consisting of three stages and developing academy material were produced and completed;
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Fifteen Local councils were invited to submit their benchmarking exercises; A set of performance indicators developed together with a manual on public risk management were disseminated.
The main outcome for this project was the development of a Specialised Rehabilitation Programme for vulnerable groups of prisons; A new operational system was formulated with a particular focus on educational and therapeutically services . This was then transposed into an Operational Manual; An increase in therapeutic services has been achieved. Every newly admitted inmate is given a routine psychological intake assessment and thereon is encouraged to engage in biweekly sessions; Psychological support sessions are offered to all inmates on a one-to-one basis. Case conferences are held regularly with professionals from the Corradino Correctional Facility and professionals from within the community such as probation officers and social workers;
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Care plans are drafted and reviewed periodically by the multi-disciplinary team. Contact with family is established and support is given according to need. The Relocation and Extension of the current CORRS facility is catering for a large population of young residents including females. The capacity increased from fifteen to forty-two inmates compared to the initial target of thirty-two. Specialised training was provided to managers, assistant managers, social workers, psychological workers and correctional officers amounting to a total of thirty-five staff compared to the initial target of twenty staff. The site was inaugurated on 28 April 2017
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Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Bilateral visit by Energy and Water Agency (EWA) officials - Technical Visit to Norwegian Water Management Institutions The EWA established links with Norsk Teknisk Museum (Norwegian Water Knowledge Centre) and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (Norwegian Water Management Institutions). Their expertise focuses on the development of interactive/innovative educational material on environmental issues and the development of public engagement programmes in support of the water management sector. Bilateral visit by HM officials – Advancing Current Scientific Techniques and Methods for Cultural Heritage Support in Conservation, Restoration and Preservation Bilateral cooperation was established between the Conservation Science Laboratories (HM) and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) – the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Radioactivity, involving training on examination techniques and analytical systems. Two training sessions were held separately (one in Malta and one in Norway), in collaboration with Italian experts in conservation science, where Maltese and Norwegian scientists undertook specialised training in new technological systems and equipment used in diagnostic science leading to conservation and restoration.
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Bilateral visit by University of Malta - Visit to Maritime Museums in Norway Two university staff members and two post-graduate students reading for an MA in Global Maritime Archaeology, had the opportunity to establish bilateral cooperation with the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, resulting in a study visit to related innovative archaeological displays and collections in Oslo, including restoration and conservation techniques. Bilateral visit by Health officials - Exploring Norwegian best practices for new challenges in Maltese healthcare The Directorate of Health Information and Research, Department of Health Policy, carried out a collaborative exercise with FRAMBU – an institution renowned worldwide for its model of holistic social and health care provided to rare disease patients and their relatives in Norway. The exchange of knowledge and information about practices in the Norwegian health system was the main objective of the visit of Maltese health officials to this entity.
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Bilateral visit to Norway, involving the MHAS - Department of Correctional Services and the Directorate of the Norwegian Correctional Facility A Maltese delegation of four persons together with the Directorate of the Norwegian Correctional Services visited a number of correctional facilities in Norway to enhance their expertise in the specific area, in preparation for the launch of the newly built and refurbished facilities, financed from the Norway Grants. The Maltese Delegation also had the opportunity to discuss the new training programmes and systems planned for the new CORRS facility. Bilateral visit by DLG to the KS offices in Oslo, in preparation for the pre-defined project under the programming period 2014-2021 – Measures to strengthen good governance at local and regional levels The extent of bilateral cooperation between DLG and KS extends to the beginning of the programming period under
to research, examine, focus and create a number of measures to strengthen institutional capacity.
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Bilateral visit by high officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) - Strengthening ties between Public Administrations. A delegation of 5 senior public officials, including the Principal Permanent Secretary (Head of the Public Service in Malta), had various meetings with high officials in the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, Department of ICT Policy and Public Sector Reform (Oslo, Norway). The visit entailed a tailor-made programme arranged by the donor country whereby the Maltese officials from Malta had the opportunity to visit, meet and discuss with the host Public Administration counterparts and key players issues related to various sectors. Bilateral visit by Health officials – Exploring Norwegian best practices for new challenges in Maltese healthcare A delegation of 3 senior public officials, including the Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry for Health in Malta carried out a familiarization visit regarding the Norwegian Health system, notably on the aspects of commissioning
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Supported by the peoples of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants
Budget Heading EEA National Co- financing Total eligible Expenditure Non Eligible Expenditure Total Expenditure Programme Management €97,250 €17,162 €114,412 €64,085.08 €178,497.08 MT02/2 - OIL/HNS Spill response capacity building for the protection
€361,452 €63,786 €425,238 €685.26 €425,923.26 MT02/3 - A new environment Management System for the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum World Heritage Site (HM) €829,175 €146,325 €975,500 €167,249.76 €1,142,749.76 MT02/7 – Malta Water Awareness Conservation Centre €806,288 €142,286 €948,574 €366,045.32 €1,314,619.32 Fund for Bilateral Relations €26,270.05 €4,635.89 €30,905.94 €0 €30,905.94 Preparation of Programme Proposal €12,750 €2,250 €15,000 €0 €15,000
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Budget Heading Norway National Co- financing Total eligible Expenditure Non Eligible Expenditure Total Expenditure Programme Management €90,130 €15,905 €106,035 €10,280.08 €116,315.08 MT04/1 – A Partnership for Creative Governance (DLG) €160,206 €28,272 €188,478 €0 €188,478 MT04/2 – Renewing the Residential Restorative Services (CORRS) €1,168,064 €206,129 €1,374,193 €14,716.66 €1,388,909.66 Fund for Bilateral Relations €21,600 €3,812 €25,412 €3,087.72 €28,499.72
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submission of the Interim Financial Report (IFR) on DORIS. Hence, no irregularities are reported
in the reporting period by FCU and financial corrections were deducted accordingly from the
included on the DORIS.
are still not yet completed.
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Press release on 23 April 2017 promotion of the Active Citizens Fund for EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 Link: https://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/news/tinfetah-sejha-ghal-operatur-ghall-fond-tac-cittadini-attivi/
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MT04/1 – Closing event of the project A Partnership for Creative Governance on 25 November 2016
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MT02/7 – Official opening event at the Malta Water Awareness Centre in Rabat on 21 April 2017
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MT02/2 – Official opening of the Ħal Saflieni World Heritage Site on 28 April 2017
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MT02/2 - Closing event of the Oil/HNS Spill Response Capacity Building on 6 April 2017
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MT04/2 – Official Opening of the Centre for Residential Restorative Services (CORRS)
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Closing conference on the EEA and Norway Grants 2009-2014 on 23 June 2017
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Promotional material shared with guests during the closing conference on the EEA and Norway Grants 2009-2014 on 23 June 2017
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Site visit
the Malta Water Awareness Centre by Ms Margot Skarpeteig following the closing event
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A video promoting all the successful stories by all five projects was also
during the Final Conference of the EEA and Norway Grants 2009-2014
Link: https://eufunds.gov.mt/en/EU%20Funds%20Programmes/Bi- lateral%20Programmes/Pages/EEA--Norway%20Grants-2009- 2014.aspx
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