OAR@UM Collection:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1433162026-04-16T01:53:34Z2026-04-16T01:53:34ZPROMISE : poverty observatory biannual bulletinhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1433312026-02-02T10:46:15Z2025-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: PROMISE : poverty observatory biannual bulletin
Abstract: The establishment of PROMISE (Poverty Research Observatory
of Malta - Investigate, Synthesise, Engage) as the University of
Malta's first funded research cluster underscores the institution's
commitment to addressing the crucial issue of poverty
eradication within Maltese society. Born from the vision of the
Faculty for Social Wellbeing—spearheaded also by Prof. Andrew
Azzopardi, Prof. Sue Vella, and Ms. Stephania Dimech Sant—and
embraced by the entire Faculty, PROMISE recognises that
ending poverty is fundamental to overall societal well-being.
PROMISE's mission is to become Malta's Poverty Research
Observatory. This ambitious goal is steered by three core
drivers:
Investigate: We must conduct timely, relevant studies to
understand the evolving nature of poverty in Malta.
Synthesise: We will regularly and consistently compile data
from various groups experiencing poverty to create a robust
knowledge base. This data is essential for developing
evidence-based policy that is timely and relevant.
Engage: Poverty is everyone's business. PROMISE
structurally embodies this by bringing together academia,
civil society, and policy makers, including the government
and voluntary sector, to foster a truly cohesive effort.
The decision to eradicate poverty is a political choice in the
broadest sense of the word. It requires a non-partisan and
united effort—from communities, NGOs, academia and the
whole political spectrum. This bulletin aims to stimulate and
support this effort.
Sincere thanks to all the contributors, both within the University
of Malta and beyond, and to the small PROMISE team whose
dedication and hard work made this inaugural bulletin possible.
We hope that this effort will establish a twice-yearly publication,
creating a regular appointment for disseminating knowledge and
fostering constructive discussion.
PROMISE will contribute the knowledge base necessary to make
the eradication of poverty a reality, working towards the vision
of a Malta and a world free of poverty and inequality.2025-01-01T00:00:00Z