/library/oar/handle/123456789/4639 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:31:46 GMT 2025-11-16T10:31:46Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/5397 Title: Stairway to excellence : country report : Malta Editors: Chioncel, Mariana Abstract: In the frame of the Stairway to Excellence project, complex country analysis was performed for the EU MS that joined the EU since 2004, with the objective to assess and corroborate all the qualitative and quantitative data in drawing national/regional FP7 participation patterns, understand the push–pull factors for FP7/H2020 participation and the factors affecting the capacity to absorb cohesion policy funds. This report articulates analysis on selected aspects and country-tailored policy suggestions aiming to tackle the weaknesses identified in the analysis. The report complements the complex qualitative/ quantitative analysis performed by the IPTS/KfG/S2E team. In order to avoid duplication and cover all the elements required for a sound analysis, the report builds on analytical framework developed by IPTS Description: Acknowledgement: The University of Malta would like to acknowledge its gratitude to the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union for their permission to upload this work on OAR@UoM. Further reuse of this document can be made, provided the source is acknowledged. This work was made available with the help of the Publications Office of the European Union, Copyright and Legal Issues Section. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/5397 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/5352 Title: Malta : major EU achievements in science and research 2004 > 2009 Abstract: As part of the Lisbon Strategy for Growth and Jobs, realising the European Research Area (ERA) has become an integral component of the EU’s response to the challenges posed by globalisation. The goal is to create a true European Single Market for Research, where knowledge, researchers and technology can move across frontiers in the same way as goods, people, services and capital do. This is the Fifth Freedom; the freedom of movement of knowledge to where it is best used and exploited. This Fifth Freedom is indispensable if Europe is to become the world’s leading ‘knowledge economy’, where knowledge will help sustain prosperity and competitiveness and address the societal challenges that concern European citizens. By bringing together the research community, industry and policy-makers, it promotes scientifi c excellence and addresses the fragmentation and duplication in European research that leads to wasted resources, ground lost to our global competitors and a sub-optimal impact on economic growth and job creation. Making the ERA come true is now a unanimously agreed objective that features high on the political agenda. This book refers to the overall achievements in Malta between 2004 and 2009 in the science and research area. Description: Acknowledgement: The University of Malta would like to acknowledge its gratitude to the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union for their permission to upload this work on OAR@UoM. Further reuse of this document can be made, provided the source is acknowledged. This work was made available with the help of the Publications Office of the European Union, Copyright and Legal Issues Section. The pictures contained in the brochures may not ne extracted and used independently Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/5352 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/5348 Title: Research and innovation performance in Malta : country profile 2014 Abstract: The indicators in the table found in this book present a synthesis of research and innovation (R&I) performance in Malta. They relate knowledge investment and input to performance and economic output throughout the innovation cycle. They show thematic strengths in key technologies and also the high-tech and medium-tech contribution to the trade balance. The indicator on excellence in science and technology takes into consideration the quality of scientific production as well as technological development. The Innovation Output Indicator covers technological innovation, skills in knowledge-intensive activities, the competitiveness of knowledge-intensive goods and services, and the innovativeness of fast-growing enterprises, focusing on innovation output. The indicator on knowledge-intensity of the economy focuses on the economy’s sectoral composition and specialisation and shows the evolution of the weight of knowledge-intensive sectors and products. Description: Acknowledgement: The University of Malta would like to acknowledge its gratitude to the European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, for their permission to upload this work on OAR@UoM. Further reuse of this document can be made, provided the source is acknowledged. This work was made available with the help of the Publications Office of the European Union, Copyright and Legal Issues Section. Pictures contained in the brochure may not be extracted and used independently Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/5348 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/4869 Title: Expert evaluation network delivering policy analysis on the performance of cohesion policy 2007-2013 : task 1 : policy paper on innovation : Malta Abstract: This report reviews ERDF contribution to the innovation policy in Malta over the 2007-2013 programming period and its implementation to date. The Maltese innovation policy is centralised due to the limited size of the country and to the lack of sub-national authorities, except municipalities which do not have competences in the field, The role of ERDF is central both strategically and financially. ERDF programmes do not only represent the principal source of funding for innovative activities in Malta but also contribute to creating a coherent policy and implementation structure in this area. The Operational Programme I “Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life”, is cofinanced by ERDF and the Cohesion Fund. This programme primarily supports business investments, infrastructure, RTDI, tourism, transport, environment, energy, education and social infrastructure, urban regeneration, health and e-society etc. The first axis of the OP is fully dedicated to innovation, moreover, priority axis 6 (urban regeneration and improving the quality of life) also finances relevant initiatives. According to our definition of innovation, approximately €89 million of ERDF have been allocated to measures geared towards: creating an innovation friendly environment (47%); knowledge transfer and poles (33%); boosting applied research (20%). In terms of instruments used, the biggest emphasis has been placed on activities to enhance innovation infrastructure and encourage networking between business and knowledge based institutes. ERDF is used to encourage collaborative research and development and provide grants for SMEs. Funding also assists the commercialisation of academic research and provides innovation advice and guidance in the broadest sense. There is no evidence on performance of innovation policy in terms of relevant evaluations and studies. The Mid Term Evaluation of OP I 2007-2013 is now underway and will be concluded by the end of 2010. In relation to the past, the “Analysis of the Impact and Effectiveness of Projects Structural Funds Programme for Malta 2004-2006” is the only evaluation available but it is not relevant since it is focused on the environment. As regards implementation progress, the AIR 2009 reports some delays so far in the start of projects and in disbursement. These are due to changes in technical specifications of tenders; long vetting times; lack of experience in managing structural fund projects by some of the beneficiaries; lower capacity, due to the crisis, of beneficiaries of business aid schemes to provide co-funding etc. Despite these delays, currently the programme is proceeding well. At the end of 2009, there were 16 projects (mainly infrastructures and facilities) and 6 Aid Schemes being carried out. The main challenges facing EU Cohesion Policy co-finance measures, as they attempt to increase the Maltese innovation potential, mainly include: Overcoming the lack of innovation and entrepreneurial culture; Enhancing the capability of Malta to generate new science and new technologies through investment in physical infrastructures and support to technology-intensive firms ; Increasing active participation in international networks Description: Acknowledgement: The University of Malta would like to acknowledge its gratitude to the European Commission, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy for their permission to upload this work on OAR@UoM. Further reuse of this document can be made, provided the source is acknowledged. This work was made available with the help of the Publications Office of the European Union, Copyright and Legal Issues Section.; Version : Final draft Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/4869 2010-08-01T00:00:00Z