Malta Sociological Association
The MSA is a non-profit making organisation. It is a non-commercial entity, which aims to develop and promote sociological knowledge. The Association promotes sociological research and contributes toward facilitating the cooperation of people working within the sociological field. It also aims at understanding and analysing social problems for the improvement of the quality of life.
Monday, 29 May 2023
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
2nd International Conference - Sociology of Southern Europe
One may also attend the conference without presenting a paper. Early bird deadline to register = 30 June 2023.
To register - Please fill in registration form - click here
Monday, 22 May 2023
'Xebbajtuna' - Malta Sociological Association calls for mainstreaming of social impact assessments
In its feedback to the upcoming 'Xebbajtuna' environment protest on 27 May, the Malta Sociological Association said
Monday, 15 May 2023
Public Consultation on Environmental Impact Assessment Report for ECOHIVE complex, Naxxar
The Malta Sociological Association has submitted the following feedback with regard to
Public consultation in relation to the Review of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report for PA/00993/23
With reference to the consultation on the Public consultation in relation to the Review of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report for PA/00993/23 , the Malta Sociological Association (registered VO 1323) has proposed that the Environment Impact Assessment in question employs a social impact assessment in an ongoing process.
The International Principles for Social Impact Assessment defines SIA as being “the processes of analysing, monitoring and managing the intended and unintended social consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions (policies, programs, plans, projects) and any social change processes invoked by those interventions”.An SIA is an interdisciplinary process, and should employ various methods, both quantitative and qualitative. Social impact assessments should not be one-off exercises: To the contrary, they should be ongoing processes which engage with various stakeholders and which report back so as to ensure effective policy processes.
In this regard, you may refer to international SIA standards, for example those set by the International Association for Impact Assessment, which is accessible from this link:
https://www.
Reference: Frank Vanclay (2003) International Principles For Social Impact Assessment, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 21:1, 5-a12, DOI: 10.3152/147154603781766491
Friday, 12 May 2023
Public Consultation on the Draft National Action Plan for Organic Food - MSA feedback
With reference to the consultation on the Draft National Action Plan for Organic Food, the Malta Sociological Association (registered VO 1323) has proposed that the entire policy process employs social impact assessments in an ongoing process.
The International Principles for Social Impact Assessment defines SIA as being “the processes of analysing, monitoring and managing the intended and unintended social consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions (policies, programs, plans, projects) and any social change processes invoked by those interventions”.An SIA is an interdisciplinary process, and should employ various methods, both quantitative and qualitative. Social impact assessments should not be one-off exercises: To the contrary, they should be ongoing processes which engage with various stakeholders and which report back so as to ensure effective policy processes.
In this regard, you may refer to international SIA standards, for example those set by the International Association for Impact Assessment, which is accessible from this link:
https://www.
Reference: Frank Vanclay (2003) International Principles For Social Impact Assessment, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 21:1, 5-a12, DOI: 10.3152/147154603781766491
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Public Consultation Feedback: EU-Cabo Verde Fisheries Agreement and Protocol – Way forward
The Malta Sociological Association (MSA, registered voluntary organization VO1323 - Malta) submitted its feedback to the European Commission's public consultation "EU-Cabo Verde Fisheries Agreement and Protocol – Way forward"
"MSA emphasizes that the entire policy process should employ social impact assessments in an ongoing process.Monday, 13 March 2023
Press Release: Malta Sociological Association holds its Annual General Meeting
The Malta Sociological Association (MSA) held its annual general meeting and elected its committee for the current year.
Vice-Chairperson: Mariella Debono
Secretary: Maria C. Borg
Treasurer: Julian Micallef
Public Relations & Outreach Officer: Michael Briguglio
International Relations Officer: Ljiljana Cumura
Events & Training Officer: Brian Chircop