The first MCESD meeting for 2026, held at the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta, was chaired by the newly appointed Chairperson of the MCESD, Ms Maria Micallef. In her first address, delivered in the presence of the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Hon. Andy Ellul, and the social partners, Ms Micallef explained that the […]
The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) welcomes its eighth Chairperson, Ms Maria Micallef. The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Hon. Andy Ellul, has appointed Maria Micallef as the new Chairperson of MCESD. Maria Micallef has extensive experience in the private sector and previously served as Chairperson of Air Malta between 2014 and […]
Perit David Xuereb has concluded his three-year tenure as the seventh Chairperson of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD). During his tenure, Perit Xuereb provided dedicated leadership marked by integrity and commitment, contributing significantly to the strengthening of the Council’s work and to the promotion of meaningful social dialogue in Malta. The […]
The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) organised a meeting with the Housing Authority to discuss housing in an ageing society. The meeting was also attended by representatives from The Foundation for Affordable Housing. During the meeting, the Housing Authority shared valuable insights and information, including new data showing a significant increase in […]
MCESD Agrees to Commission Study on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business and the Labour Market in Malta At its most recent meeting, the MCESD agreed to commission a national study to analyse the opportunities and challenges that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bringing to the Maltese economy and the labour market. This initiative was […]
https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2025-11-02/local-news/Social-development-is-not-under-represented-at-MCESD-says-CEO-6736284457 The recently-appointed CEO of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) Brendan Zerafa has told The Malta Independent that in his view, social development is not under-represented within Malta’s main advisory council. He also did not entertain the idea that the size of the MCESD Council should be expanded to add more permanent […]
The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) held its first official meeting with the MCESD, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration and dialogue with social partners. During the meeting, MCCAA Chairperson Ms Carmen Ciantar, together with the four Directors General, gave an overview of the Authority’s broad responsibilities in the areas of consumer […]
Placing society at the centre of decisions: a discussion on how to strengthen social impact in policy-making. The Civil Society Committee within the MCESD held its first conference focusing on the importance of Social Impact Assessment in policy decision-making. The Committee, which brings together representatives from 12 different sectors, unites non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that represent […]
The MCESD has teamed up with SiGMA Group on a new media initiative aimed at raising awareness of the importance of social dialogue within Malta’s gaming and technology industries. To launch this collaboration, MCESD Chairman Perit David Xuereb visited SiGMA’s headquarters in Balzan, where he met with the SiGMA News team to share insights on […]
During a meeting of the MCESD, the Social Partners discussed two key themes: occupational health and safety, including substance abuse and its implications, and the National Alcohol Policy. Regarding health and safety, the Social Partners noted that although the number of workplace accidents has decreased, this is still not enough. They emphasised the need for […]