Skills are central to Malta’s ambition to build a more innovative, sustainable and inclusive economy in a rapidly changing global context shaped by digitalisation, the green transition and demographic change. Ensuring that individuals develop relevant skills, that these skills are effectively used in the labour market, and that skills systems are well governed is essential to support productivity, competitiveness and social cohesion.
This report, developed with financial support from the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument and in co-operation with the European Commission, supports Malta in designing a comprehensive National Skills Strategy and Action Plan. It identifies key priorities and sets out targeted, actionable recommendations to strengthen skills development, use and governance. The report is complemented by a detailed implementation roadmap, including timelines, responsibilities and monitoring mechanisms. In addition, it features a dedicated action plan for the maritime sector illustrating how national priorities can be translated into concrete sector-specific measures. The report offers valuable insights for OECD member countries on strengthening skills systems through both national and sector-specific approaches.
