The new strategy sought to proactively address several major challenges including: the new digital divides; the successful application of technologies in the enhancement of quality of life; and the constantly moving target of becoming (and remaining) a leading ICT industry in the region.
Dr Joseph Muscat inaugurated MITA Innovation Hub SmartCity Malta, an Internet-enabled office environment which students, web innovators, software developers and start-ups can use to develop proof-of-concept projects supported by mentors from the industry, as well as by software tools and other resources made available by world players from the ICT industry.
[9] Furthermore, Malta has been reconfirmed as leader in the delivery and performance of eGovernment services amongst 34 countries (28 European Union member states together with Iceland, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and Montenegro).
[10] After a green paper and numerous consultation sessions with businesses and the general public, on 23 September 2016, the Minister for Competitiveness and Digital, Maritime and Services Economy launched the first national Cyber Security Strategy.
Articulated by MITA, the Strategy calls for a number of actions covering various economic, societal and cultural dimensions, on the basis that cyber security is a technical and behavioural concern impacting upon Government, business and citizens.