Getting ready for the new wave

This year, I was honoured to address EY’s annual Attractiveness Survey conference, as our Chamber of Commerce once again supported this event which has been running for a number of years.

Through its Attractiveness Survey, the event publishes an objective and unbiased measure of how well the country is doing, in terms of attracting foreign interest for purposes of investment. The survey, hence, is an annual appointment for policy makers and industry practitioners alike to fully understand where the pain points of our economy lie.

The findings of the survey consistently highlight the policy areas that need to be addressed, modified or fostered in order for Malta to enhance its attractiveness in the context of ‘free movement of capital’ as it were.

This is also a perfect opportunity to pause briefly and take stock of our situation. Attractive? Yes.

Economically successful? As well… but as a champion of national competitiveness in the country, our Chamber is compelled to challenge any suggestion of sitting back and ‘resting on our laurels’ as we insist on being the agent that drives the country forward to the new levels demanded by the disruptive world we experience.

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