Strategic partnerships with social partners like business associations and trade unions are a pivotal element of the Malta Development Bank’s efforts to spearhead the nation’s carbon neutral and digital transition.
This commitment was reaffirmed during key meetings between the MDB Chairman, Mr Leo Brincat, and CEO Mr Paul V. Azzopardi, and representatives from the Gozo Business Chamber, Malta Employers’ Association (MEA), Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), General Workers’ Union (GWU) and UHM – Voice of the Workers. Meetings with the Malta Chamber for SMEs and the Malta Chamber of Commerce are also planned.
Throughout the discussions, held at the MDB premises in Floriana, representatives of the Bank highlighted its role in completing market gaps, particularly by supporting the financing of projects which under normal conditions would struggle to secure access to finance.
While providing tangible examples of how the MDB has helped finance innovative and future-proof projects in recent years, MDB Chairman Leo Brincat emphasised the critical importance of proactive engagement with stakeholders across diverse sectors. “As Malta charts its course towards a carbon neutral and digitally driven economy, the MDB is keen to serve as a catalyst for transformative change.” He added that “our engagement with business associations and trade unions reflects commitment to nurture an inclusive ecosystem that prioritises sustainable growth and equitable opportunities for all.”
Central to the discourse was the unique role of the MDB in providing targeted financial solutions and strategic guidance to businesses as they seek to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the carbon neutral and digital transition.
By fostering collaborative alliances with key stakeholders, the MDB aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, promote innovation, and catalyse investments that align with Malta’s overarching sustainability objectives.
Representatives from these social partners expressed their appreciation for the MDB’s proactive outreach and affirmed their commitment to advancing shared objectives in tandem with the bank.
L-MDB jisħaq fuq l-importanza ta’ sħubija strateġika mal-assoċjazzjonijiet tan-negozju u t-trade unions
Sħubiji strateġiċi mal-imsieħba soċjali bħal assoċjazzjonijiet tan-negozju u t-trade unions huma element fundamentali fl-isforzi tal-Malta Development Bank biex jixpruna t-transizzjoni ambjentali u diġitali.
Il-Bank saħaq fuq dan l-impenn waqt laqgħat bejn iċ-Chairman tal-MDB, is-Sur Leo Brincat u l-Kap Eżekuttiv, is-Sur Paul V. Azzopardi, u rappreżentanti mil-Gozo Business Chamber, l-Assoċjazzjoni ta’ Min Iħaddem (MEA), L-Assoċjazzjoni Maltija tal-Lukandi u r-Ristoranti (MHRA), il-General Workers’ Union (GWU) u UHM – Voice of the Workers. Laqgħat oħra huma ppjanati mal-Kamra tal-SMEs u l-Kamra tal-Kummerċ.
Waqt id-diskussjonijiet, li saru fl-uffiċċji tal-MDB fil-Floriana, rappreżentanti tal-Bank irrimarkaw ir-rwol tiegħu biex jimlew il-vojt li jħallu s-swieq finanzjarji, speċjalment billi jappoġġja l-finanzjament ta’ proġetti li f’kundizzjonijiet normali jbatu biex jiksbu aċċess għall-finanzi.
Filwaqt li pprovda eżempji tanġibbli ta’ kif l-MDB fl-aħħar snin għen biex jiffinanzja proġetti innovattivi u li jaħsbu għal futur, iċ-Chairman tal-MDB Leo Brincat enfasizza l-importanza ta’ relazzjoni proattiva mal-istakeholders fis-setturi differenti. “Hekk kif Malta qed timxi lejn ekonomija sostenibbli fejn it-teknoloġija tilgħab rwol ċentrali, l-MDB jibqa’ sod fl-impenn tiegħu li jservi ta’ xprun ta’ din il-bidla trasformattiva”, qal iċ-Chairman tal-MDB. Żied jgħid li “ll-ħidma tagħna mal-assoċjazzjonijiet tan-negozju u t-trade unions hija riflessjoni tad-dedikazzjoni sħiħa tagħna biex nixprunaw ekosistema inklussiva li tagħti prijorità lit-tkabbir sostenibbli u opportunitajiet ġusti għal kulħadd.”
F’dawn il-laqgħat, ġie diskuss ir-rwol uniku tal-MDB biex jipprovvdi soluzzjonijiet finananzjarji mmirati u konsulenza strateġika lin-negozji li jkunu għaddejjin mil-proċess tat-transizzjoni ambjentali u diġitali.
B’alleanzi kollaborattivi mal-istakeholders ewlenin, l-MDB għandu l-għan li jiffaċilita l-bdil ta’ għarfien, jippromwovi l-innovazzjoni u jikkatalizza investimenti li jimxu id f’id mal-oġġettivi ta’ pajjiżna fejn tidħol is-sostennibbiltà.
Rappreżentanti ta’ dawn l-imsieħba soċjali esprimew l-apprezzament għall-isforzi tal-MDB li jiftaħ il-bibien tiegħu għalihom u kkonfermaw l-impenn tagħhom li jaħdmu flimkien mal-Bank biex jintlaħqu l-għanijiet komuni.
