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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 November, 2020 at 10:02 am by Andre Camilleri
MCAST organised a workshop for policymakers and researchers in collaboration with the Chamber of SMEs to discuss solutions for reviving economies following the pandemic crisis. The event is part of a project funded by the Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community (Climate-KIC) which is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). MCAST is the Maltese representative for Climate-KIC which works to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society.
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The project brings together ten participatory countries, including Malta, from the Southern European Region. The aim of the project is to create a knowledge-based management service tool to support Southern European Regions in reviving their economies through a systematic approach. The workshop brought together over 20 stakeholders, including policymakers, representatives of regulatory bodies, and SMEs operating in the different Maltese economic sectors.
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MCAST researcher Carmela Frendo said “Policymakers and planners are facing unprecedented challenges brought by the coronavirus pandemic. We are collecting data so that we can then offer practical solutions through a methodology called system mapping. The tools created will be tailored to the needs and economic situation of each participating country. As countries are set towards speeding up post-COVID19 recovery, our work to facilitate the transition to a more resilient economy becomes ever more relevant.”