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 […]
The visit by the MCESD Social Partners to the University of Malta’s Institute for Sustainable Energy at Marsaxlokk Research Centre underscores the crucial role of collaboration between academia, research, and social partners in advancing sustainable energy solutions. This visit, organised following the MCESD Council Meeting held last January at the University of Malta, emphasised the […]
The Ministry for Finance presented the National Reform Programme to the MCESD with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister, Chris Fearne, the Minister for Finance, Clyde Caruana, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Andy Ellul. The National Reform Programme outlines specific policies for each EU member state to boost job creation, economic growth, […]
The Council of the MCESD was invited by the European Commission Representation in Malta to meet its most relevant counterparts in Brussels. This visit was designed to enable all the Maltese Social Partners to discuss important topics with the European Commission representatives in Brussels. These included the importance of social dialogue and its profound impact […]
The Bishops of Malta met with social partners of the MCESD to discuss the economy, the state of Maltese society, and ways to enhance the quality of life for Maltese and Gozitans. The meeting, presided over by MCESD Chairman Perit David Xuereb, was held at the Archbishop’s Curia and included the participation of the Archbishop […]
A presentation was delivered by the Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Malta during an MCESD Council Meeting on 1st March, 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the Commission’s role within society and its vision for Integral Human Development for our Country. You can access the presentation […]
During the fourth MCESD meeting this year, discussions centred on the detailed report prepared by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), a member of the MCESD Council, regarding the country’s carrying capacity with a focus on tourism and associated infrastructure. Social partners provided meaningful reactions to Malta’s potential tourism capacity, as outlined in the […]
A presentation was delivered by Malta Co-operatives during an MCESD Council Meeting on 2nd February, 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the important role of cooperatives in various fields that sustain many social and economic enterprises and contribute to the socio-economic well-being of the country. You can access the […]
A presentation was delivered by Deloitte Malta during an MCESD Council Meeting on 2nd February, 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an update on the Carrying Capacity Study for Tourism in the Maltese Islands, focusing on tourism and associated infrastructure. This study was commissioned by the MHRA. You can access the presentation […]