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.

Contact Information: 
Tel: +356-2340-2737
Email: edward.scicluna@um.edu.mt