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Between 2005 and 2006, 37 22 participants started the entrepreneurship scheme (INT scheme). New businesses which use the INT Scheme included diving schools, artworks and retailing, importation and sale of collectible and antique firearms, electrical handyperson services, and holiday letting. Small business and management development programmes were attended by 98 persons, 44 of whom were women. During 2007, Government also completed another measure aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial culture in Gozo which has led to the opening up of 14 23 new start ups in Gozo. These represent 5.4% 24 of the annual average new VAT registered self employed who have their business address in Gozo. 22 Employment and Training Corporation, Annual Report 2005 – 2006. Available online from: http://etc.gov.mt/docs/ETC%20ANNUAL%20REPORT%201-26.pdf . [Accessed on: 6 th September 2007] 23 Ministry for Gozo 24 ibid Malta National Reform Programme 2008-2010 - 18 -
Education and Training The objective of Government’s Vision 2015 is to make Malta a centre of excellence in various areas in order to entice foreign investment. Education is a key factor in the success of this vision, since the adequate supply of skilled labour is fundamental to achieve excellence in any area. Malta’s educational system is based on the fact that compulsory education is mandatory till the age of 16. Following this age it is up to the students to further their education in the various institutions that provide higher education. Government has increased its expenditure for 2008 by €21million 25 in the educational field in all areas of education to enable students to obtain a better level of education. In compulsory education, Government is implementing reforms to change the structure of state schools into colleges, thus aiming to achieve a better teaching delivery as well as increased use of IT. The rest of the schools are undergoing a process of upgrading and refurbishment. In terms of vocational and higher education government has also invested particularly in areas of science and technology in order to ensure a supply of skilled labour to the new enterprises currently being targeted for foreign direct investment. The state of play of the Education and Training pillar measures is outlined below: Measure 4.1 Implement the reforms of the compulsory education system in the strategy document entitled "For all Children to Succeed" The reforms in this initiative are in a very advanced stage of completion. The Colleges are now up and running with the College Principals employed and functioning. The reforms in the Education Division have been concluded. This structure was changed into two separate Directorates General - the Malta Educational Directorate and the Educational Services Directorate respectively. The Malta Educational Directorate will act as a central national policy maker and regulator for the Maltese educational system and will be responsible for the setting of standards and ensuring the delivery of quality education. On the other hand, the Educational Services Directorate is responsible for the co-ordination of the operation of educational services and schools, and fulfils the role of a support and services resource. Currently a number of schools are being refurbished and others being built in order to extend the current stock of schools. A new secondary school in Qormi has been completed whilst the Verdala school is close to completion and with all the timeframes being respected. The construction of the Pembroke School has commenced and construction is soon to start at a school in Mosta. Measure 4.2 Set up a higher education directorate This Directorate has been set up and currently close to its full complement. Since its permanent establishment, the NCHE has started addressing a number of critical matters including the following: • Governance of state higher end further education institutions in Malta • A quality assurance framework for institution and course accreditation • Student support schemes to further their studies at undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels • Support and advice on the development of a strategy for the use of structural funds in the further and higher sectors 25 Budget Speech 2008. Available online at http://finance.gov.mt/image.aspx?site=MFIN&ref=2008_speech_en [Accessed 2 nd October 2008] Malta National Reform Programme 2008-2010 - 19 -
Page 2 and 3: Contents List of Acronyms..........
Page 4 and 5: Conclusion.........................
Page 6 and 7: IT Information Technology SCM Stand
Page 8 and 9: Introduction The renewed Lisbon Str
Page 10 and 11: Malta’s NRP 2005-2008 Closure Rep
Page 12 and 13: Measure 1.5 Redeploy Government emp
Page 14 and 15: Measure 1.12 Promote public service
Page 16 and 17: Measure 2.1.3 Develop SME loan guar
Page 18 and 19: Measure 2.4 Enhancement of existing
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Page 22 and 23: Moreover, Government has set its vi
Page 24 and 25: The first phase of this initiative
Page 28 and 29: A consultation paper on the introdu
Page 30 and 31: Measure 4.7 Establish a forum betwe
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Page 36 and 37: Political Summary The re-launch of
Page 38 and 39: Addressing Malta’s Specific Recom
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Page 42 and 43: Table 2 - Key State Aid Indicators
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Page 46 and 47: Implement changes to the tax and be
Page 48 and 49: Containing public health care expen
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Page 52 and 53: Raising educational attainment and
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Page 66 and 67: Microeconomic Pillar The turbulent
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Page 72 and 73: The results of this investment have
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Employment Increasing the overall e
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The opposite is true for those with
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The project will help young people
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This process aims to facilitate the
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In addition, MCAST is embarking on
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Apart from the Faculty of ICT, the
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• the Implementation of an on-goi
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Appendix: 01 - List of Measures
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3.4 Manufacturing research projects
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9.0 Addressing Groups at Risk 9.1 E
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15.5 Upgrading of Zewwieqa Waterfro
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Appendix: 02 - Flexicurity Measures
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