Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) Strategic Plan (2023-2025)
November 2022
Strategies and Action Plans
The ‘Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) Strategic Plan 2023-2025’ outlines a comprehensive roadmap aimed at transforming Malta into a hub of digital innovation. The plan is structured around four strategic pillars: Service Provision, Policy, Governance, and Public Relations & Communications. Each pillar is designed to support the MDIA’s mission to lead as the national focal point for digital innovation, fostering trust in emerging technologies and ensuring their secure and optimal uptake.
Key elements of the strategic plan:
- Service provision:
- Objective: To serve as the national advisory and enablement body for innovative technologies.
- Actions: The MDIA will expand its services, provide expert guidance to stakeholders, launch initiatives like an entrepreneurship hub, and educate the public on the proper use of technology.
- Policy:
- Objective: To be the leading policymaker for innovative technologies on both national and international levels.
- Actions: The plan includes diversifying focus beyond blockchain and DLTs to other technologies like AI and cybersecurity. It emphasises the need for proactive policy adjustments to guide legislation and support government initiatives using innovative technology.
- Governance:
- Objective: To build national trust by fostering a culture of good governance.
- Actions: The MDIA will establish a robust management structure, enhance transparency, and ensure accountability through regular reviews and audits. A new role focused on strategy, policy, and governance will be introduced to keep these areas at the forefront of the Authority’s operations.
- Public relations & communications:
- Objective: To increase awareness and visibility of the MDIA within the technology sector.
- Actions: The MDIA will implement a comprehensive PR and communications plan, increase its presence in both national and international forums, and collaborate closely with entities like Tech.mt to promote digital innovation in Malta.
Vision and mission:
The MDIA’s vision is to be a forward-looking authority that fosters trust in innovative technologies. Its mission is to lead as the national focal point, facilitating the secure and optimal uptake of digital innovation across Malta. The Authority is committed to expanding its role beyond regulatory functions to include policy development, stakeholder education, and support for emerging technologies.
Implementation:
The strategic plan will be implemented over three years, with a focus on achieving specific key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements outlined for each objective. The MDIA’s top management will oversee the plan’s execution, ensuring that it remains aligned with emerging industry trends and Malta’s broader economic goals.
This strategic plan is a forward-looking document designed to position Malta as a leader in digital innovation, leveraging the MDIA’s regulatory and advisory capabilities to drive growth and technological advancement on both a national and international scale.