Prof. Edward Scicluna lectures in
microeconomics, econometrics, development economics and economics of
the environment. His main research areas are public sector, export
competitiveness and sustainable development. He graduated B.A. (Hons)
Economics (University of Malta 1975), M.A. Economics (University of
Toronto 1976), Ph.D. Economics (University of Toronto 1981) and also
Special Diploma in Social Studies (University of Oxford 1972).
Professor Scicluna has served in
various capacities on various public bodies and international
organisations, including: member of the Monetary Policy Committee,
Board Director of the Central Bank of Malta, Chairman and President of
the Malta Financial Services Authority, President of the Malta Council
for Economic and Social Development, Chairman of the Authority of
Review, Chairman of the Commission investigating Maritime
Transportation Restrictive Practices, Electoral Commissioner, member of
the Council of Europe Development Bank Auditing Committee, member of
the National Commission for Sustainable Development, and Malta’s Focal
Point on the UNEP’s Mediterranean Action Plan. He has recently been
appointed Chairman of the Private Sector Committee within the National
Euro-Changeover Committee.
Among the recent papers presented are:
- “Eastward Enlargement and the
EU’s Mediterranean Strategy, The Role of Civil Society in
Euro-Mediterranean Policy after Enlargement”
- EESC-CNEL Conference, Rome, 23-24 November 2003.
- “Report of the Follow-up
Committee on the implementation of the 2002/3 Work Programme”,
Euro-Mediterranean Summit of economic and social councils and similar
institutions, Malta 6-7 Nov 2003.
- “Institutional Sclerosis and
Budgetary Reform” commissioned by the Malta Business Weekly: Business
Breakfast Meeting, November 2003.
- “Social Dialogue and Social
Systems in Malta: The Social Partners Speak Out” at the Project of
Euro-Mediterranean Regional Co-operation in the Framework of the MEDA
Programme, Rome, March 30, 2004.
- “Pension Reform: What Future” commissioned by the Business Today, Business Breakfast Meeting, 24th May 2006.
23 May 2012
http://www.um.edu.mt/fema/economics/staff/academic/edwardscicluna
