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ARTICLE · 26 OCTOBER 2015

Which Direction Should Malta Take To Keep Attracting Foreign Investment?

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The Malta attractiveness survey 2015 conducted by Ernst & Young provided a clear indication of the direction that Malta should take in order to keep attracting foreign investment and distinguish itself as a FDI destination.

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The Malta attractiveness survey 2015 conducted by Ernst & Young provided a clear indication of the direction that Malta should take in order to keep attracting foreign investment and distinguish itself as a FDI destination. According to the survey, Malta needs to rethink its positioning strategy in order to target sectors that offer high potential for the future and replicate the success that it achieved within iGaming asset management and its insurance sector in new sectors.

The survey identified key areas where Malta should invest and capitalise on, including education, the manufacturing industry, the island's geographical location as well as the physical and digital infrastructure. As potential investors are increasingly looking for a specialised workforce that meets their complex requirements, Malta should focus on helping its labour market develop these skills. This can be done by investing and supporting educational and training programmes, including

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