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National innovation strategy lacks roadmap, spending tracking, NAO says
National innovation strategy lacks roadmap, spending tracking, NAO says

National innovation strategy lacks roadmap, spending tracking, NAO says

Malta’s national research and innovation strategy lacks a detailed roadmap of how to achieve its goals, track its progress or trace spending, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found. The NAO said that while the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) – aimed at targeting research and innovation investment and leveraging EU funds – had a good foundation,

NAO audit flags systemic limitations in Malta’s Smart Specialisation Strategy

NAO audit flags systemic limitations in Malta’s Smart Specialisation Strategy

A performance audit examining the strategic management of Malta’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) for Research and Innovation has identified systemic limitations that constrain the Strategy’s full operationalisation, despite its alignment with EU Cohesion Policy priorities. Auditor General Charles Deguara presented the report titled ‘Performance