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Introduction The renewed Lisbon Strategy aims ‘to make Europe the most dynamic and competitive knowledge–based economy in the world’. Malta’s first NRP 2005-2008 proposed 54 concrete measures designed to improve Malta’s economic growth rate and employment opportunities under 5 strategic thrusts, namely: • Sustainability of public finances; • Competitiveness; • Employment; • Education and training; and • Environment. During the first cycle of the NRP, Malta has managed to achieve a number of positive results in a number of sectors. Such achievements include: improved fiscal position, Euro adoption, reduction in unemployment, the introduction of incremental measures in pensions reform, taxation measures, ICT, tourism and FDI. In the second cycle of the NRP, the Maltese Government will focus on the priorities highlighted by the European Commission in its country specific and general recommendations as well as on addressing the national issues which contribute towards Malta’s competitiveness. The main thrusts which will be addressed within the next three year cycle include: • Unlocking business potential; • Investing in knowledge and innovation; • Energy and climate change; and • Investing in people and modernising labour markets. Addressing these thrusts will contribute towards improving Malta’s competitiveness. Competitiveness is a key driver for a better quality of life as it fosters increased employment, better levels of earnings. Malta’s NRP is not a document which belongs solely to Government – it is a document which is important to many stakeholders and even to each and every citizen. In fact, the Maltese Government has carried out a public consultation exercise with a view to seek the views and opinions of the widest audience possible with a view to encompassing all positive ideas whilst steering Malta towards more competitive levels. This methodology is in line with Government’s commitment towards intensive public dialogue on all its programmes and initiatives. The NRP will guide Malta’s strategic development for growth and jobs for the period 2008- 2010. All the measures put forward within the NRP will be undertaken whilst ensuring that the sustainability of public finances. It is intended to build on what Malta has already achieved and to move further and farther. This document is made up of three main sections, namely: • Part A - Malta’s National Reform Programme 2005-2008 Closure Report; • Part B - Addressing Malta’s Specific Recommendations; and • Part C - Malta’s National Reform Programme 2008-2010. Malta National Reform Programme 2008-2010 - 1 -
Part A - Malta’s National Reform Programme 2005-2008 Closure Report
Page 2 and 3: Contents List of Acronyms..........
Page 4 and 5: Conclusion.........................
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Page 10 and 11: Malta’s NRP 2005-2008 Closure Rep
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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
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Page 36 and 37: Political Summary The re-launch of
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The improvement in the current acco
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Vision and Objectives Stable macro
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The generally widespread trend in E
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This high degree of decentralisatio
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Microeconomic Pillar The turbulent
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• 5 IOs concerning Financial Serv
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The ongoing screening process has i
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The results of this investment have
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In this respect, energy efficiency
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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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key competencies to adult learners
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