Research Studies Archives - MCESD

The Future of European Competitiveness

Jean Claude Gatt — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:33:07 +0000

This research document begins by analysing key findings from Mario Draghi’s report, The Future of European Competitiveness, and their implications for Malta. It explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the report, assesses sector-specific strategies, and examines how Malta can align its economic vision with European policy objectives. The document also highlights gaps not covered in the original report, providing a comprehensive perspective on Malta’s competitiveness within the EU framework.

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Inflation In Malta: Trends, Pressures and Recommendations

Jean Claude Gatt — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:03:32 +0000

This report examines inflation trends in Malta, highlighting key economic indicators and external influences. It delves into the main drivers of inflationary pressures—both local and global—and provides evidence-based recommendations to address these challenges. Explore the full report for insights into Malta’s inflation landscape and proposed policy actions.

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A Fit-For-Purpose Single Market: Challenges and Recommendations

Jean Claude Gatt — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:14:47 +0000

This research document begins by providing a contextual description of Malta’s recent participation in the Single Market. It then delves into specific challenges, barriers, and opportunities faced by the Maltese Islands within the Single Market. These issues are structured around the four freedoms entailed by the Single Market, with additional cross-cutting themes related to energy, digital union, and state aid included due to their relevance to the creation of a fit-for-purpose Single Market in the years to come.

The full report can be accessed here.

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ESF.04.158 – Reduction of Greenhouse Gases

Ray Bartolo — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:25:52 +0000

Greenhouse gas emission reduction is a key policy objective for Malta. This research paper identifies various international success stories and presents results from stakeholder consultation.

Increased policy focus on greenhouse gas reduction, fuel switching and alternative sourcing of electricity, and uptake of solar photovoltaics, were identified as the main gradual factors favouring this transition to improved greenhouse gas abatement but gaps in implementation remain.

The need for communication with the public, meaningful stakeholder engagement in decision-making, and investment in innovation to address these challenges and uncertainties are identified.

The full report can be accessed here

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ESF.04.158 – Research on Expansion of Investments in R&D in new Economy

Ray Bartolo — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:06:55 +0000

The MCESD commissioned a research report on investments’ expansion in R&D in the new economy. Results indicate that Malta needs to do more to increase interest and funding for R&I investments. Although R&D&I appetite is slowly increasing, R&I investment remains marginal to Maltese business. Economic growth has not translated into an increase of R&D as a percentage of GDP. Recommendations therefore include; a cohesive R&D eco-system, enhancing funding and incentives, restructuring the local business model, and attracting high-value human capital.

This report was part-financed by the European Social Fund – Operational Programme II – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020.

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ESF.04.158 – Enhancing Female Participation in Social Dialogue – MCESD Report

Ray Bartolo — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:26:46 +0000

The MCESD commissioned a report to analyse female participation in social dialogue.

The study found that 25% of representatives in social dialogue are females. Nevertheless, participation is primarily merit-based and no attempts discourage females from being part of social dialogue. Rather, the situation has been improving over time and is reflective of the market itself. With a strong focus on capabilities rather than gender, recommendations were made to encourage and enable participation through flexibility, visibility and engagement of social dialogue forums.

This report was part-financed by the European Social Fund – Operational Programme II – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020.

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ESF.04.158 – Improving Technical Capacity of Social Partners Report published by MCESD

Ray Bartolo — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:26:02 +0000

The MCESD commissioned a report to analyse the status of the technical capacity of social partners and make recommendations to enhance it.

It was found that the technical capacity by itself cannot be as effective when applied to social dialogue than when accompanied by adequate core capacities and an enabling environment. Therefore, the study sought to look at all 3 aspects in parallel to offer a more comprehensive analysis and make recommendations which could indeed be of a positive influence.

This report was part-financed by the European Social Fund – Operational Programme II – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020.

The full report can be accessed here.

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