The Valletta 2018 Foundation has set up the Valletta Forum, a consultative board which will bring together different bodies from the capital, coming from different sectors. Its aim is to advise the Valletta 2018 Foundation about subjects relating directly to Valletta and its residents. Foundation chairman Jason Micallef told a reception for associations from Valetta, held at the Upper Barrakka gardens, that the Europeal Capital of Culture cannot be successful if there is no contribution by many, especially those who love Valletta. The Valletta Forum will bring together round a discussion table entities and associations in the capital, to advise and develop a policy about subjects which directly affect the capital and its inhabitants. The Foundation will make recommendations to the foundation on matters of social and public importance, with particular reference to the realities of Valletta and its residents. It has to insist constantly and consistently to be an effective catalyst between the foundation and the capital