1. SF / CF Institutional Set-Up in Malta a perspective of the Malta Environment & Planning Authority Sergei Golovkin, Projects Coordinator Krista Falzon, Environment Protection Officer

2. ENEA MC GRDP MA RPC MEPA NCSD State Aid Contracts Paying Agency Equality SMSC Agri-Fish SMSC Employment SMSC Tourism SMSC Environment SMSC Transport EU Commission Ministry Social Partners PSC

3. Intermediar y Bodies Environmental Authority Applicants Payment rules Written Guidance Financial Rules Red tape Impact Assessments Monitoring Indicators N+2 = ?? Appraisal methods Projects Viability Programme Timeframes National Priorities Selection Criteria Institutional Capacity State of the Environment Project Stakeholders Publicity Requirements Managing AuthorityProcurement rules Co-financingPermitsConsultations

4. Strengths Proximity: all key players are near – easy communication Knowledge: strong skills base within MEPA History: good track record on EIAs & well- developed land use policy Information: sound IT base Awareness: strong public expectations from the Funds

5. Weaknesses Economies of scale: is it worth the trouble? Finance: limited allocation of funds Resources: limited HR & institutional capacity Culture: lack of sensitivity for environmental concerns Direction: lack of strategy on environment Perception: environmental concerns are seen as an added cost, not an asset

6. Opportunities Improve / capitalize on communication Apply SEAs Promote the use of ICT for integration Still in time to influence EU guidelines & regulations Use of technical assistance for capacity- building Share experience with other MS

7. Threats Money spent on bad projects Lack of time & “parallel programming” Weak evaluations Lack of coordination amongst different Funds Narrow recognition of the roles of EAs within the proposed regulations

8. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

9. grdp@mepa.org.mt