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, 25 September 2023
Friday, 15 September 2023
"What if a giant hot dog stand were to be set up right on Triton Square?" Sociologists to participate in Science in the City
"What if a giant hot dog stand were to be set up right on Triton Square?" Sociologists to participate in Science in the City
Friday, 1 September 2023
Public Consultation: Victoria Urban Upgrade, Gozo - MSA Feedback
As regards the public consultation process entitled 'Victoria Urban Upgrade', which was launched by the Gozo Regional Development Authority, the Malta Sociological Association is proposing the commissioning of a social impact assessment, through an ongoing process, conforming to international guidelines, such as those of the International Association for Impact Assessment. This comprises social-scientific methods with regard to consultation outreach.
Friday, 21 July 2023
Public Consultation - Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2024
The Malta Sociological Association submitted the following feedback to the European Commission on this public consultation.
The Malta Sociological Association welcomes this initiative, which aims to gather feedback from stakeholders in the fishing sector. In this regard, the MSA would like to comment on the social dimension of this policy area. In this regard, the MSA believes that a social impact assessment, conforming to guidelines such as those of the International Association for Impact Assessment, should be employed.
Monday, 17 July 2023
Public Consultation: Bus and coach drivers – EU rules on driving and rest times
Feedback submitted by the MSA to the European Commission on this public consultation:
The Malta Sociological Association welcomes this initiative, which aims to address the specific needs of bus and coach drivers in organising their working time. In this regard, the MSA believes that a social impact assessment, conforming to guidelines such as those of the International Association for Impact Assessment, should be employed to ensure decent and equitable job conditions and services.
Friday, 7 July 2023
Public Consultation - Assisted Tracker devices for the older persons - MSA feedback
The Malta Sociological Association submitted the following to the Ministry for Active Ageing regarding its public consultation on Assisted Tracker devices for the older persons:
Friday, 30 June 2023
Public Consultation in preparation for a second National Integration Policy and Action Plan - MSA Feedback
The Malta Sociological Association believes that social impact assessments, through ongoing processes, and conforming to guidelines such as those of the International Association for Impact Assessment should be employed in the field of Integration Policy and Action. This will enable a social-scientific analysis of questions such as those raised above, as well as the articulation, revising, and implementation of policy practices.