Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with the Tunisian Federation of Liberal Professions
MFPA signed its first Memorandum of Understanding with a foreign federation for liberal professions. On 16 March 2018 a memorandum was signed between MFPA and the Union des Professions Liberales de Tunisie. Mr Ben Rizzo, President MFPA and Dr Faouzi Kechrid, President UPLT signed the MoU which took place at the Malta Chamber of Commerce. …
Professional Ethics: a Hub in Europe
MFPA organised a seminar entitled Professional Ethics: a Hub in Europe. The target of this seminar was the improvement of ethical qualifications and practices in a broad range of professions. It addressed Professional Ethics in the curricula of the disciplines leading to the exercise of a liberal profession. Students’ aspects, professional ethics and CPD programmes as well as the experience of neighbouring countries in professional ethics were also addressed. Presentations were delivered by Professor Benoit Rihoux, Universite’ Catholique de Louvain, Dr David Fabri and Professor Emanuel Agius from the University of Malta, Professor Theodoros Koutroubas, CEPLIS, Ing Helga Pizzuto, Chairperson …
EESC Extraordinary meeting in Rome, 1 December 2017
MFPA delegates participated at EESC’s Group III Extraordinary meeting: The Liberal Professions A lever for the development of Europe – towards a European Manifesto for Professionals. The meeting was held at Campidoglio, Rome on 1 December 2017. The President of MFPA, Mr Ben Rizzo, chaired one of the sessions. MFPA was further represented by Ing Helga Pizzuto, vice-president MFPA, and Ms Norma Camilleri, MFPA officer. …
The Malta Engineering Excellence Awards 2017
The Malta Engineering Excellence Awards 2017 – 12th December 2017 PRESS RELEASE: 19th December 2017 The Chamber of Engineers launched 16th edition of the Malta Engineering Excellence Awards (MEEA) on the evening of the 12th of December 2017. The MEEAs 2017 were held under the distinguished patronage of H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta at the Verdala Palace. The MEEA showcased the excellence in engineering innovation and its positive impact on the Maltese society through three different awards: The Maurice Debono Lifetime Achievement, the Industrial Excellence Awards and the Best Student Projects’ CoE Awards. An amazing performance by the …
Medical marijuana ‘not a wonder drug’, ‘will not fill a void in the medicine market’ – MAM
Read the full article here. …
Maltese Conservator-Restorers Forced To Work Without A Warrant Since 2003
Read the full article here. …
Meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muscat
A small delegation from the Federation had a meeting with Prime Minister Dr Joseph Muscat on 1st November 2017. The delegation comprised of the five officials, the general secretary, two MFPA representatives on MEUSAC and two Federated Organisations presidents who brought specific issues related to their profession. The Federation briefed the Prime Minister on the setting up of a Professional EU desk for all professionals in Malta with the intervention of relevant authorities and two Ministries. The other topic was more searching as the Federation explained what action could be taken to bring professionals in Malta on a same level …
MFPA in collaboration with CLAS, UOM – Public Talks – 10/06/2014
The Malta Federation for Professional Associations (MFPA), in collaboration with the University of Malta’s Centre for the Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), is organising a series of four public talks in June and July 2014. These talks give a taster of the University’s new flagship Programme in the Liberal Arts and Sciences (PLAS). Starting this October, PLAS will be offering an excellent opportunity for personal growth and professional development. The talks will be delivered by lecturers who will be teaching units within PLAS. CANCELLED The Psychology of Sexuality Monday 14 July The Environment: Issues and Challenges Dr Alan Deidun Monday …
Meeting with Minister for European Affairs Dr. Helena Dalli
On 9th October 2017 two representatives of MFPA had a meeting with the Minister for European Affairs to discuss the project of the Professional EU desk and the intervention of persons from the Ministry. Minister Dalli was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Mr J Vella. …
Meeting with Hon. Evarist Bartolo, Minister for Education and Employment
The delegation from the Centre of Excellence for Professional Ethics (ECEPE) led by the Federation met Minister Bartolo. The delegation was made up of four officials from the Federation, two representatives from the University of Malta, two representatives from the Université catholique de Louvain, and two representatives from the European Council for Liberal Professions (CEPLIS). The delegation explained the state of play of the project at the moment and what steps are being taken to move forward including the introduction of the Professional EU Desk to help fill up issues related with ECEPE . …
About Us
