Concluded Projects

Euro Changeover Price Monitoring Exercise     In view of the Euro changeover process, one of Malta's leading trade unions (UHM) embarked upon a price-monitoring exercise, which aimed to monitor prices of a selection of goods and services. The aim of this exercise was to bolster consumer confidence in parallel with a number of other initiatives ... Read More..   Zewwieqa Waterfront Cost-Benefit Analysis     The objective of this study is to analyse the social, economic and financial costs and benefits of the proposals submitted for the Żewwieqa Waterfront civil works and embellishment project that managed to make it through the first tier of filtering provided by the objectives-attainment criterion and, based on the foregoing results, to issue a proposition relating to whether the project should be undertaken. Read More..   Malta Fisheries Operational Programme (2007-2013)     The purpose of the operational programme was to describe in detail and define the priority tasks (measures) in the five priority axis for the development of Maltese fisheries, aquaculture and processing in accordance with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy Read More..   Interim Evaluation Report (IER) Of On-Going Projects Under The Pre-Accession and Transition Facility Programmes in Malta     The IER examines the progress of the Programmes towards the objectives stated in the formal programming documents. The report is intended to provide management information for the benefit of the Joint Monitoring Committee and other involved parties. It draws conclusions and puts forward recommendations Read More..   Feasibility Study for the Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Historic Fortifications of Malta     This project sought to address the problem of restoration and rehabilitation of the decaying architectural fabric of the fortifications and to improve their appearance so as to allow them to be integrated productively into the overall tourism product by harnessing their economic and cultural potential. Read More..   Feasibility Study for the Development of Ferry Services between Gozo and Sicily, and the Formulation of a Strategic Plan for Mgarr, Gozo     The overall objective of the project comprised the improvement of accessibility of Gozo and the reduction of its double insularity as well as the reduction of transit time of the Gozitan population, particularly to and from Sicily, and the enhancement of Gozo’s peripheral development. Read More..   Feasibility Study for the Upgrading of the Operating Theatre at the Gozo General Hospital     This project employed a range of approaches to quantify the direct and indirect impact that can be derived from the upgrading of the operating theatre department at the Gozo General Hospital. The objective of the study was to evaluate and quantify the financial and economic impact that can be derived... Read More..   The Maltese Economy Post EU Membership: The Way Forward     The objective of this paper was to review the main economic developments that took place in recent years, including the period when Malta joined the EU The paper also examined in some detail Malta’s international competitiveness position, and compared the various strengths and weaknesses of the econo... Read More..   Feasibility Study for The Birkirkara–Msida Storm Water Tunnels Project     The objectives of the study were to evaluate and quantify the financial and economic impact that can be derived from the Control of Flash Floods in B'Kara / Msida Catchment Areas and to analyse whether such an investment is feasible, particularly on economic grounds. Read More..   Malta and the Euro     This report assessed the main benefits and costs of participating in the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) Essentially, the report evaluated the feasibility of adopting the Euro at the earliest possible date, namely January 2008. It first considered the likely benefits and costs that would accrue... Read More..   Proposal for Structural Funds (2007-2013) for One of Malta's Leading Trade Unions (UHM)     This position paper sets out the UHM’s position as to what the priorities for the allocation of the Structural Funds (2007-2013) should be The UHM sees this budgetary period as the critical period during which Maltese citizens will start to enjoy the real and full benefits of EU Membership. The optim... Read More..