NBC Strategic Vision 2025-2030

The National Book Council (NBC) has officially launched its Five-Year Strategy 2025 – 2030, laying out a structured and forward-looking plan to support and strengthen Malta’s publishing industry. The strategy provides a clear blueprint for the Council’s ongoing work in building a healthier and more sustainable literary ecosystem, while reaffirming the central role of books in Malta’s cultural, educational, and economic fabric. 

Devised in collaboration with renowned business consultancy firm KPMG, the Strategy offers a concrete way forward for Malta’s book industry – emphasising economic sustainability and new ways in which the sector can not only survive, but also thrive. 

The Strategy is built on five key pillars: strengthening the literary ecosystem in Malta; promoting Maltese language and culture locally and internationally; increasing access to books for all; improving governance and transparency; and fostering strategic collaborations. Together, these pillars reflect the Council’s commitment to ensuring that books and reading continue to hold a central place in Maltese society, while also addressing the challenges faced by the sector with concrete, consultative measures.

The strategy document is the result of an in-depth consultation process with authors, publishers, educators, and other stakeholders, and represents a major step forward for the NBC as it continues to serve as a vital bridge between public policy and the publishing world.