The Malta Sociological Association (MSA) expresses its grief and sadness related to the murder of Bernice Cassar. We express condolences to her family and friends, and appeal for caution and respect in public discourse on the matter.
The MSA augurs that the rule of law and justice prevail in the investigations related to this and other cases. At a broader level, we believe in a more deliberative policy process, which is based on evidence and which gives due consideration to factors such as people’s grievances , institutional shortcomings and challenges, expert advice, and power relations.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.
Thursday 24 November 2022
Tuesday 22 November 2022
Press Release : Malta Sociological Association on the Amendments to the Regularisation of Existing Development Regulations
With reference to the consultation in question (link to call for consultation), the Malta Sociological Association (registered VO 1323) proposes 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:
Reference: Frank Vanclay (2003) International Principles For Social Impact Assessment, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 21:1, 5-a12, DOI: 1
Thursday 17 November 2022
Public Consultation: Amendments to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations to reflect the regional collection of waste - MSA Feedback
To: Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise (Environment & Resources Authority)
With reference to the consultation in question (link to consultation), the Malta Sociological Association (registered VO 1323) proposes that the policy process which comprises the national strategy 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:
Reference: Frank Vanclay (2003) International Principles For Social Impact Assessment, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 21:1, 5-a12, DOI: 1
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Public Consultation: Re: Acquisition and ownership of agricultural land reform - MSA feedback
The Malta Sociological Association has sent the following feedback to the Ministry for Agriculture, regarding the following public consultation: https://meae.gov.mt/en/Public_
With reference to the consultation in question, the Malta Sociological Association (registered VO 1323) proposes that the policy process which comprises the national strategy 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:
Reference: Frank Vanclay (2003) International Principles For Social Impact Assessment, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 21:1, 5-12, DOI: 10
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