This morning conference organized by the GRDA, achieved its objective of fostering a fruitful discussion, from which potential solutions aimed at safeguarding the distinctive urban characteristics of the island of Gozo were derived.   The conference, which brought together stakeholders from different fora within the industry and society, was a steppingstone towards having distinct design … Continued

The Gozo Regional Development Authority launched the book 1948 Tragedy in the Gozo Channel – The Untold Account to commemorate the 75th anniversary since the tragedy that occurred in the area known as Ħaġret iċ-Ċawl, limits of Ħondoq ir-Rummien in Qala. In this tragedy, 23 soles lost their lives. Only 4 made it to shore. … Continued

Il-Prim Ministru Robert Abela jgħid li b’politika mmirata lejn il-bżonnijiet ta’ Għawdex, l-Għawdxin jgħixu kwalità ta’ ħajja aħjar Fil-qalba tal-Belt Victoria, fil-preżenza ta’ bosta stakeholders Għawdxin, tnediet l-istrateġija għall-iżvilupp reġjonali ta’ Għawdex mibnija fuq il-kunċett ta’ Għawdex: Gżira ta’ Villaġġi. L-għan tal-istrateġija huwa li tixpruna tranżizzjoni ekonomika u soċjali biex l-Għawdxin jgħixu kwalità ta’ ħajja … Continued

The Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA) has launched a public consultation process regarding the proposal for the urban upgrading of Victoria. The concept addresses some of the major challenges facing the locality of Victoria in particular and Gozo in general, namely the lack of green open spaces and lack of parking spaces. The proposal covers … Continued

The Gozo Regional Development Authority held its first regional tourism conference entitled – Tourism in Gozo: A Visitor’s Perspective. The well-attended conference was opened by Mr. Mario Borg, CEO of the GRDA where he stressed why the Authority felt the need to organise this conference and present the two studies on how tourists and visitors … Continued

The Authority also submitted its proposals for the upcoming budget The Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA), in collaboration with Oxford Economics, launched a macro-economic model of the Gozitan economy. Through this model, the GRDA will be able to produce forecast of important variables such as employment and tourism growth in Gozo. The GRDA will also … Continued

The Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA) and The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) have signed a Framework Collaboration Agreement together with a Specific Agreement, covering a period of 3 years. The first agreement shall endeavour to undertake collaborative initiatives in areas that are of common interest for both the GRDA and MCAST. … Continued

The Gozo Regional Development Authority launches two scholarship schemes for the Diploma in Commerce and Diploma in Gozo Studies, which courses are both offered by the University of Malta Gozo Campus in Xewkija. This initiative is part of the GRDA’s efforts to encourage human and talent development in Gozo. This initiative was taken by the … Continued

The Gozo Regional Development Authority, together with the EcoGozo Directorate and the Gozo Chamber of Commerce organised the GTI Observatory as part of the Greening the Islands initiative. Gozo, has been a member of this community since 2018. The Greening the Islands offers various means for islands to become more sustainable. The GTI observatory consisted … Continued

Gozo was chosen to participate in the EU Mission “100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030”, a fund under Horizon Europe. The application was submitted by the Gozo Regional Development Authority. The aim of this mission is to have 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, an ambitious target of the European Green Deal and in … Continued

The Gozo Regional Development Authority launched a document entitled – Initial EU Funding Opportunities Roadmap for Gozo. Through this document, the Gozo Regional Development Authority wishes to convey the message that apart from the funds negotiated by the Central Government under the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the European Union offers other opportunities in terms of … Continued