“In today’s world one needs to understand better the economic and financial issues that influence one’s life.” This was stated by Central Bank of Malta Governor, Professor Edward Scicluna, when addressing a group of lecturers from the Institute of Business Management & Commerce of the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST) at Binja Laparelli on Friday, 3 February 2023.

Governor, Professor Edward Scicluna during his closing remarks

In his address, the Governor said that the rapid advances in technologies together with the series of crises buffeting citizens in recent years have led to a significant transformation of the economic landscape in unimaginable ways. In such a fast-changing and complex world, economic and financial literacy is becoming increasingly important especially for the upcoming generation to enable them to participate efficiently in today’s society.

Photos: Veronica Sant