The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has entered into a collaboration agreement with EMCS aimed at strengthening data-driven policy development and business insight across Malta’s economic landscape.

The Silver Collaboration Agreement will see the two organisations work together on economic analysis, research initiatives and policy engagement, with a focus on supporting sustainable growth and competitiveness.

A key element of the partnership is the development of market and business surveys, designed to provide deeper insight into trends, challenges and opportunities facing Maltese enterprises.

These initiatives are expected to play a role in shaping policy recommendations and strengthening the voice of the business community in national discussions.

The collaboration will also include the organisation of a Family Business Conference, recognising the importance of family-run enterprises within Malta’s economy.

Such businesses remain a central pillar of the local economic structure, and the conference is intended to address their specific dynamics, challenges and long-term sustainability.

William Spiteri Bailey, President of The Malta Chamber, said the agreement reflects a broader shift towards evidence-based policymaking.

He noted that combining research with targeted initiatives can help businesses better navigate an increasingly complex economic environment.

From EMCS’s perspective, the agreement formalises a long-standing relationship between the two organisations.

Stefano Mallia, Partner at EMCS, said the collaboration will allow the firm to contribute its expertise in areas such as public policy, EU funding, market research and training over the coming years.

The partnership is expected to run over a multi-year period, with both organisations positioning it as a platform for ongoing engagement rather than a one-off initiative.

More broadly, the agreement reflects a growing emphasis within Malta’s business ecosystem on data, research and structured dialogue as tools for improving economic decision-making.

As businesses face evolving challenges — from digital transformation to shifting global conditions — such collaborations are increasingly seen as a way to align policy with real-world needs.