The Minister for the Economy, Silvio Schembri, explained the need for this to be a vision for one country:

“The Government believes that the Vision for Malta 2050 is a unique and historic opportunity, which for the first time will allow our country to have a clear policy framework and direction that goes beyond the five-year political cycle. This initiative has already been very positively received by various entities and national personalities, among them the President of the Republic, the Archbishop of Malta, as well as several constituted bodies, organisations, and citizens.”

Widespread consultation

The Government’s long-term vision for the country continued to attract strong interest during the summer through dozens of consultation meetings and other initiatives that gathered people’s ideas for Malta in 2050.

The Government had first announced the work on a long-term Vision for the country in a process that began in October 2024. This was done with the support of an international firm that had worked on similar projects in other countries.

A year ago, the first phase of consultation began with several meetings with social partners, public entities, as well as representatives from the private sector.

To these were added focus groups and surveys with the general public, including external consultations even outside Malta, where surveys were conducted on how international audiences perceive Malta.

Then, last January, the Convention with Maltese Entrepreneurs was held, spread over three days, from which the holistic picture of the starting point continued to be shaped.

The consultation document for the Vision for Malta 2050 was launched last April during a meeting at the Citadel in Gozo, where people from varied backgrounds made their contributions. The launch of this document opened a broader public consultation process.

The summer consultation was also based on an information campaign and initiatives such as “Dream, Create”, a project where a dedicated bus visited events throughout the summer and collected people’s dreams for Malta’s tomorrow. This was in addition to a number of other events focused on social groups and stakeholders from various sectors.

The Permanent Secretary for the Coordination and Implementation of the Vision, within the Office of the Prime Minister, Ronald Mizzi, explained the importance of consultation:

“Throughout the summer we were meeting the public through events and our social media channels, and we maintained a steady pace of meetings with other partners and entities, and with the public of all ages. We listened to the wishes and dreams for Malta in 2050, whether they came from children, young people, or older generations. However, we know there is more to hear and that is why we will be extending the consultation period until the end of October.”

Altogether, the Vision Implementation Unit, created within the Office of the Prime Minister, has gathered more than two thousand different submissions or ideas.

Transparent and measurable implementation

The Head of Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister, Colonel Mark Mallia, recalled how this work will change the way the country plans for the future:

“The implementation of this Vision will be crucial. For each measure there will be defined KPIs, KPIs that the public can view live, so that we can see that each measure is costed, has policies assigned to it, and begins to be implemented, so that in the coming months and years we will see this vision materialise for a better Malta.”

Once the consultation closes in October, the next step will take us to the main launch of the Vision for Malta 2050, early next year.

This Vision is built on four pillars:

• An economy that grows sustainably,
• Services that keep the individual at the centre,
• Resilient communities combined with modern education,
• The intelligent use of land and sea.

The Government reaffirms its commitment to making the Vision for Malta 2050 a truly national project, shaped by the voices, aspirations, and ideas of all citizens, as we work together towards a stronger, fairer, and more sustainable future.

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