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About Hon. Silvio Schembri Silvio Schembri is an elected Maltese politician and academic currently serving as a Junior Minister for Financial Services, Digital Economy & Innovation within the Maltese Government. An avid gamer Silvio is an experienced lecturer in Economics with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. He is skilled in political communications, negotiations, sustainable development, political science, and analytical skills. He has a Master of Arts and a Bachelors Degree of Honours focused in Economics from the University of Malta.
Silvio Schembri Gaming Malta Putting Malta on the esports map AUTHOR Ollie Ring @olliering
alta is well known for its natural beauty. The tenth smallest country in the world boasts a vibrant economy for a small space. The Maltese government sit at the forefront of ensuring that Malta continues to be a desirable destination for tourists and businesses alike. With the aim of becoming the ‘Home of Gaming
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Excellence’ and funding committed to achieve it, the Maltese have lofty aspirations. We spoke to Hon. Silvio Schembri, Junior Minister for Financial Services, Digital Economy & Innovation within the Maltese Government about their ambitious aims in the esports world.
As a Junior Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Schembri forms part of Malta’s Cabinet of Ministers and is responsible for a wide portfolio including the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), The Malta Communications Authority (MCA), The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) and The Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA). He is also one of the driving forces behind for the implementation of Malta’s Blockchain Strategy, spearheading the revolutionary changes in making Malta the Blockchain island. Located in the centre of the Mediterranean, between Europe and North Africa, Malta is the European Union’s smallest member state. Famous for its 7,000-year history and 300 days of sunshine, Malta has emerged as one of the most remarkable success stories in the Eurozone.
