A national culture policy document that is up for public consultation seeks to map out Malta's cultural vision for the next 10 years.
The consultation document, which is open to consultation until April 12, follows months of meetings within the sector with various stakeholders and the drafting by a working group of key experts, Culture Minister Jose' Herrera said.
Herrera said the new policy will "integrate culture in national development" with a global outlook that contributes to sustainable development.
The National Cultural Policy sets eight priorities and outlines 178 policy outcomes implemented through six tools for implementation.
It proposes several ways of strengthening Malta's cultural fabric, from introducing awards for localities which celebrate culture to capping income tax for artists at a 7.5 per cent rate.