MFPA talk on Rise And Rise of Artificial Intelligence
The MFPA recently organised the first talk. Prof Matthew Montebello and Dr Charlie Abela delivered the talk on Artificial Intelligence. Other talks will be held on the last Thursday of every month. …
Press release on current political situation
The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA), through its representative on the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development MCESD, has endorsed the statement issued by the Council on the current political situation. The MFPA has as its core value the upholding of ethical behaviour. Thus, it stresses the obligation of the relevant authorities to uphold the rule of law, the need of justice to prevail in a timely manner, that nobody should be considered above the law and that national unity and stability should be prioritised by all stakeholders. The MFPA comprises of the following organisations: Malta Institute of …
The Values of Integrity and Ethical behaviour
The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) representing 17 professional associations is bound by values of integrity and ethical behaviour and feels the need to put across our ethical position. The one thing that binds us together as professional associations is our pledge to the higher values of integrity and ethical conduct in our practice. These values are enshrined in the individual profession’s code of ethics and form an integral part of the warrant commitment intended to safeguard society at large. Integrity, ethical behaviour and rule of law ensure that good governance prevails. Ethics encompasses good moral principles that should …
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
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Maltese Conservator-Restorers Forced To Work Without A Warrant Since 2003
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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 …
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