The Maltese European Court of Auditors (ECA) Member Leo Brincat today said that the ECA is proposing a number of measures to instil transparency in the use of EU funds such as a data collection centralised system of EU funding recipients, in this case EU Member States utilising such funds for projects. Speaking during a […]
During a live Pre-Budget discussion on the national broadcasting station this afternoon, MCESD chairperson James H. Pearsall, who formed part of the panel discussion prior to the Budget speech by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, explained that the COLA mechanism will soon start to be discussed, even within MCESD. He explained that COVID thought us a […]
Minister under the Office of the Prime Minister Carmelo Abela said that as soon as he was given the task to oversee social dialogue, he called on MCESD to be more pro-active in its operations. He was speaking during an MCESD meeting this morning on the reports compiled by the MCESD working groups. The themes […]
The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) yesterday morning attended a business breakfast themed ‘The National Employment Policy 2021-2030’ organised by the Ministry for Finance and Employment. Dr Stephanie Fabri gave a detailed analysis on the labour force in general and wage income distribution. In 2020, the total Maltese population stood at 514,564 […]
From the onset, MCESD seriously took up the urgent call for action by all countries, as part of 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, which revolves around 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), intended to end poverty by adopting strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality and spur economic growth while preserving the environment. During her […]
The National Productivity Board (NPB) within the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) participated in a virtual conference titled ‘Opportunities for National Productivity Boards and economic analytical institutions’. The Technical Support Instrument (TSI) is the EU programme that provides tailor-made technical expertise to design and implement reforms within the public service. Funding comes entirely from […]
Social partners who are members of the MCESD Council have played a vital role in the national Pre-Budget document after MCESD put up its annual pre-Budget meeting last week to rope in trade unions and employer organisations in the run-up to the October 11 Budget speech. The Government received a consolidated report from social partners, […]
An introductory meeting to establish the Low Wage Commission was held this morning with MCESD Council members, led by MCESD chairperson James Pearsall. The Council comprises of social partners (unions and employers). The aim of the meeting was to initiate the way forward for the setting up of the Commission in relation to the agreement […]
MCESD Chairperson James Pearsall and Executive Secretary Adriana Chircop attended a training session organised by SEM on the Norwegian model of social dialogue. Effective social dialogue structures and processes can lead to the resolution of important economic and social issues, advance social and industrial peace and stability and boost economic progress among others. SEM contributes […]
An MCESD meeting held at Aula Magna in Valletta saw social partners (members of the MCESD Council) present their pre-Budget proposals to Minister For Finance Clyde Caruana. The annual MCESD meeting on the pre-Budget proposals was held in the presence of Minister under the Office of the Prime Minister Carmelo Abela. Hon Caruana said that […]