Housing Authority chairman awarded prestigious membership

Housing Authority chairman Marisa Micallef has been appointed a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Housing, in recognition of her significant contribution to housing in Malta.

Commenting on this achievement she said: "I am obviously delighted that ten years of working in this sector in Malta have been recognised in this way. The affordable housing landscape has changed completely over the past ten years. The authority offers a range of services and schemes that are innovative and people-centred. Our ownership schemes have been pioneering and successful, repair grants have improved thousands of homes, hundreds more have been made accessible and we are also the first to produce green housing stock.

"I am grateful to all my staff, my directors and managers, my board and all the NGOs and politicians co-operate with us, for all their input, hard work and belief in us over the years. Without this sort of teamwork this recognition by the institute would not have been possible."

The aim of the CIH is to maximise the contribution that housing professionals make to the well-being of communities. The CIH has over 20,000 members, based in five continents and over 20 countries. They work in all types of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, universities, colleges and in the private sector.

The main objectives of the institute are to improve individual and organisational performance, shape the policy agenda, be an inclusive professional body, and become market leaders in the products and services they provide.

The CIH policy work is hugely varied. It shapes government agendas and supports the practical implementation of new housing policies.