3. LCA at a glance
The Local Council
Association was
established in
1994. LCA is the
single public
authority that
represents all 5
regions and 68
local councils in
Malta and Gozo.
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4. LCA’s objectives
• Defends the interest of Local Councils
• Promotes devolution of powers and sustainable
development
• Ensures fair allocation of resources to Local
Councils
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5. Dingli, Malta at a glance
Population (inhabitants) 3,347
Surface area (km2) 5.7km2
Density (inhabit/ km2) 587.2/km2
% rural population 3,347
GNP per capita 14,963.83 Euros
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6. The most important issues
in the region regarding rural development
Environment
Environment
Employment
Ageing Society Rural
Development
Ageing
Employment
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7. Existing policies regarding rural
development
1. Malta Rural Development Programme
2007-2013-Ministry for Resources and Rural
Affairs (MRRA)
3. North West Local Plan 2006-2016-Malta
Environment and Planning Authority(MEPA)
5. Malta’s National Strategy Plan-Ministry for Rural
Affars and the Environment
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8. Projects already implemented
1. Formulation of Sustainable Development Plan
2. Set up of walking trails for tourist attraction
3. Sponsorship with Segway to promote tourism to the
Dingli Cliffs
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9. LCA in GRISI PLUS and its
expectations
1. LCA participation in GRISI PLUS will develop
new innovative perspectives in rural localities
3. The geographical and geomatics tools will enrich
the economic development policies and
strategies in rural areas
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