Fondazzjoni Fondazzjoni Temi-ZammitTemi-Zammit

Ir-Razzett tal HursunUniversity of Malta

Msida – MALTA

Mario Gielen

IKTIMED / Kick-off Meeting Barcelona 21-22 October 2010

Background Background InformationInformation

HISTORY

2003

Intention to set up the foundation Minister of Education.

2004

Actual set up - Fondazzjoni Temi Zammit (FTZ) Malta’s leading local development agency Non-profit organization Qualifies as a public-equivalent organization Based at the University of Malta.

Role and MissionRole and Mission

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Originally:

To provide E-learning services To promote educational projects.

Eventually:

To foster formation of strong research and innovation culture across all fields

To undertake various cultural and environmental initiatives To offer support for local research activities

Main areas of activityMain areas of activity

AREAS

ICT-assisted education & culture

Support for research & innovation

Regional development

Environmental

Social & European issues

PracticalPractical

FONDAZZJONI TEMI ZAMMIT

Collaborative network:

Several municipalities Key stakeholders University

Implementation:

local projects international projects Benefit for Maltese community

The endThe end

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