Disclaimer: This page exclusively serves information purposes and is not an exhaustive database of projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Notably, the map provides a snapshot of projects based on the current status of their implementation. It does not reflect the distribution of the projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility across the different areas within Malta. The map will be regularly updated to include additional projects and information. The showcase of the projects on this page is without prejudice to any future assessment by the Commission in the context of the verification of the satisfactory fulfilment of milestones and targets pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
The measure references mentioned below are those contained in the Annex to the Council Implementing Decision approving the Maltese Recovery and Resilience Plan and allow for easy identification of the measures.
For more info on the projects, please contact the Commission’s Representation in Malta (COMM-REP-MT
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (COMM-REP-MT[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)) and/or European Semester Officers Maria Elena Despott (Maria-Elena [dot] DESPOTTec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Maria-Elena[dot]DESPOTT[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)) and Martins Zemitis (Martins [dot] ZEMITISec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Martins[dot]ZEMITIS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)).
Climate-proofing of Malta’s public schools
(reference C1-I3 in the Maltese Recovery and Resilience Plan)
The objective of this EUR 10 million investment is to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy demand, lower carbon emissions and limit energy waste in two public schools — St. Benedict College Għaxaq Primary School in Malta and Gozo College Nadur Primary School. The investment shall increase the use of renewable energy and improve the learning environment through modern facilities and better indoor air quality, improving pupil’s health and comfort. The renovation works are underway and are expected to be completed by mid- 2024. Once renovated, the school buildings will use 60% less energy and emit 60% less carbon dioxide than before.
1. St. Benedict College Għaxaq Primary School in Malta
More information can be found here.
2. Gozo College Nadur Primary School
More information can be found here.
A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for the Valletta Region
(reference C2-R3 in the Maltese Recovery and Resilience Plan)
The objective of this reform is to foster sustainable mobility in Malta through better planning and introduction of innovative mobility solutions. The reform consists of the online publication and implementation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for the Valletta Region, home to over 40% of the total population of the Maltese Islands. The SUMP was published on the website of the Ministry of Transport on 30 December 2022. Next, sustainable mobility measures will be put in place, including (i) peripheral parking schemes encouraging more cycling and walking, (ii) local transport hubs, (iii) cycling infrastructure, (iv) car-sharing and on-demand transport services, (v) electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and (vi) last-mile and alternative mobility solutions. The full reform is expected to be completed by 30 June 2025.
More information can be found here.
New autism units in Maltese schools to foster quality inclusive education
(reference C5-R3 in the Maltese Recovery and Resilience Plan)
The objective of this measure is to support high quality, inclusive education allowing for the further integration of pupils with special needs into the mainstream school environment. The establishment of the first two autism units in Ta’ Paris Middle School in Birkirkara and Ħandaq Middle School in Qormi in 2021 allows 16 students to learn in a supportive and adapted environment. Two teachers and six learning support assistants have already received training in inclusive pedagogy, while trainings for other teachers and learning support educators is ongoing. The reform also entails the setting up of two new multi-sensory learning rooms as well as the implementation of key measures of Malta’s updated National Inclusion Policy Strategy by the end of 2025.
More information can be found here.
