National WISE Consultation Meeting

Within the context of the WISE project, an analysis of the Maltese policy and legislative scenario is being conducted in view of determining the extent to which social enterprises are encouraged as tools for social inclusion and employment of disadvantaged groups.

A consultation meeting with the some of the main policy-makers and national stakeholders is therefore being organized by SOS Malta with key national stakeholders, with the aim of discussing the approach planned for the national analysis. The consultation meeting will provide space for an initial exchange of views about the manner in which social enterprise features/ should feature in national policy. It will also be aimed at highlighting the key national documents and position papers which ought to be consulted as part of the research exercise and analysis.

Programme

11:00 hours       Introduction to the WISE project – Aims & Objectives (download)

                        Dr. Dorotea Daniele, DIESIS

11:20 hours       National Research Outline (download)

                        Dr. Frances Camilleri-Cassar, Social Science Research Specialist, SOS Malta

11:40 hours       Discussion

12:25 hours       WISE project and the action plan for Malta

                        Ms. Philippa Arrigo, SOS Malta

12:30 hours       Conclusions