{"id":27486,"date":"2024-02-15T19:49:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T18:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igcat.org\/?p=27486"},"modified":"2024-02-15T23:53:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T22:53:11","slug":"gozo-recommended-for-the-title-of-european-region-of-gastronomy-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igcat.org\/es\/gozo-recommended-for-the-title-of-european-region-of-gastronomy-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Gozo recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT\u2019s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Gozo region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After reviewing the bid book The Island of Gozo: An Eclectic Journey<\/a> submitted on 14 December 2023, the jury visited the region, 12-14 February 2024. The aim of the visit was to assess the region\u2019s appropriateness and readiness to host the title in 2026. The jury will prepare a comprehensive report with recommendations to support the region\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n

During the visit, the jury met with more than 30 leading stakeholders and organisations from across the islands, including city leaders, academic institutions, and local entities concerned with the development and protection of Gozo as a gastronomic region. The jury was pleased to get to know many stakeholders from public, private, third sector and academic institutions and applauded the efforts of all involved from many sectors in the strategies and plans for the region.<\/p>\n

General comments<\/strong><\/p>\n

The jury was impressed by how the vision for Gozo, European Region of Gastronomy 2026 has been inspired and reinforced by the Regional Development Plan which places particular attention on agriculture, environment and social-cultural growth. We witnessed an emerging concern to protect species and traditional food production that considers nature, culture, crafts and wellness of local citizens.<\/p>\n

In particular, the jury recognised the leadership from Gozo Regional Council, President Dr. Samuel Azzopardi, Executive Secretary Rita Mifsud Attard, Cultural Manager Naomi Galea, EU\/Local Funds Manager, Fabian Galea, Projects Manager Peter Ray Said, IT Manger Baskal Saliba, Environmental Manager Nicky Saliba, the support of Communications Coordinator Darren Cassar, and ARC Research and Consultancy (Elaine Falzon and Davinia Galea) and the many great examples of good practises, not forgetting the three Gozo Ambassadors – Anna Marie Galea, George Borg and Amand P. Veranneman – that other regions could learn from including:<\/p>\n