{"id":4403978,"date":"2024-08-23T12:25:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T12:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/?p=4403978"},"modified":"2025-01-06T16:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:02:09","slug":"the-maltese-case-study-of-the-retouch-nexus-project-held-its-second-stakeholder-engagement-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/nl\/2024\/08\/23\/the-maltese-case-study-of-the-retouch-nexus-project-held-its-second-stakeholder-engagement-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"The Maltese case study of the RETOUCH NEXUS project held its Second stakeholder engagement workshop!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1rem||0rem||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Our Maltese case study leader, The Energy and Water Agency was more than excited to welcome key stakeholders to a second meeting!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This 2-days event focused on the topic of engagement. EWA\u2019s aims to develop a strategy to enhance stakeholder engagement mechanisms in the Malta case study.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop featured keynote speakers from the digital world who shared insights into modern engagement techniques. Frank Zammit, a local radio station manager, emphasised the &#8220;less is more&#8221; principle in social media marketing, urging effective targeting of the audience.<\/p>\n<p>Nikolai Smith from the Adelphi Research Centre discussed innovative tools for stakeholder engagement through the Retouch Nexus Project.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/447410997_776426608003170_2687564214894944956_n.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;447410997_776426608003170_2687564214894944956_n&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Numerous distinguished stakeholders from NGOs and public bodies from different areas of Maltese society attended this meeting, which took place on May 28-29, 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/447654481_776430521336112_3623985291651978124_n.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;447654481_776430521336112_3623985291651978124_n&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Manuel Sapiano, CEO of the Energy and Water Agency, highlighted the importance of engaging underrepresented communities, ensuring their needs are met in public sector messaging.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A special focus was placed on innovative tools for stakeholder engagement and public participation, audience targeting, and strategic messaging for different social groups. 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Through insightful keynote presentations and interactive sessions, participants gained valuable tools and techniques for enhancing accessibility, tailoring messages, and fostering collaboration. Key speakers, including experts in digital marketing, public relations, and community engagement, emphasized innovative approaches to reaching underrepresented groups and aligning strategies with societal needs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The hands-on group activities on the second day allowed attendees to apply these methods to real-world challenges, solidifying their understanding and promoting actionable outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>By creating a platform for shared learning and collaboration, the workshop marked a significant step toward improving stakeholder communication and ensuring inclusive participation.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||37px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_image_carousel gallery_ids=&#8221;4403991,4403989,4403990,4403986,4403988,4403984&#8243; slide_to_show=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_image_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;45px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_nav prev_text=&#8221;Previous event&#8221; next_text=&#8221;Next event&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_nav][dsm_blog_carousel include_categories=&#8221;27,current&#8221; excerpt_length=&#8221;20&#8243; use_author=&#8221;off&#8221; use_readmore=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/dsm_blog_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Maltese case study leader, The Energy and Water Agency was more than excited to welcome key stakeholders to a second meeting!This 2-days event focused on the topic of engagement. 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