During the first part of the MCESD meeting, representatives from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and Malta Business Registry (MBR) presented the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its impact on enterprises and the economy. The CSRD is a critical directive aimed at enhancing company transparency and accountability regarding their sustainability performance, making […]
A presentation was delivered by The National Skills Council during an MCESD Council Meeting on 14th June 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on an evidence-based skills agenda, emphasising lifelong learning and ethical development, and announced key initiatives such as SkillScape 2024 and CareerScape 2024 to foster a skilled and […]
A presentation was delivered by The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) during an MCESD Council Meeting on 14th June 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the key insights of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), highlighting its implementation phases, new disclosure requirements, and the critical steps businesses must take […]
The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) recently welcomed the EESC Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure, and the Information Society for an informal discussion. The EESC Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure, and the Information Society (TEN section) and its Permanent Group on Services of General Interest (PG-SGI) are actively working on critical issues […]
A presentation was delivered by the Gozo Regional Committee during an MCESD Council Meeting on 3rd May 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the progress required to make Gozo a better place for its residents. You can access the presentation here.
The MCESD Chairperson, Perit David Xuereb, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Dr. Andy Ellul, and staff representatives from both the MCESD and Hon. Ellul’s offices had the honour of meeting with Her Excellency, Dr. Myriam Spiteri Debono, the President of the Republic of Malta, at Sant’ Anton Palace. The meeting centred on the crucial role […]
A presentation was delivered by the Gozo Regional Committee during an MCESD Council Meeting on 3rd May 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the progress required to make Gozo a better place for its residents. You can access the presentation here.
In an MCESD council meeting called by the Gozo Regional Committee (GRC), the MCESD social partners and GRC members discussed current concerns and suggested strategies to shape a future for Gozo that balances socio-economic growth with environmental sustainability. Chaired by MCESD’s Chairperson, Perit David Xuereb, and attended by the Minister for Gozo and Planning, Hon. […]
The National Productivity Board has just released the 2023 National Productivity Report, shedding light on the evolving relationship between wages and productivity within Malta’s key sectors. The report identifies critical investment needs and highlights the key roles of Research and Development (R&D) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in driving economic growth, especially in important priority […]
The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) is extending an invitation to all voluntary organisations that have been registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations for over a year to participate in the nominations and elections of representatives to the Civil Society Committee within MCESD. Additional information regarding sector representation and the committee’s […]