Office of the Prime Minister

Policy Research Directorate

Auberge de Castille, Valletta VLT 2000, Malta
Tel: (+356) 22 001 484 Fax: 22 001 492
E-mail: (Director):

The Policy Research Directorate is a unit which fulfils the following main functions:

It provides support and advice to the Principal Permanent Secretary on any issue which is referred to it. This role may involve background research, analysis of options or the drafting of documents.
It monitors the operation of the system of annual target-setting and performance assessment which applies to senior managers in the Public Service.
It monitors and reviews change initiatives under way within the Public Service.

Mr Charles Polidano, MPA
Director (Policy Research)

Charles Polidano joined the Public Service in 1990. He served with the Staff Development Organisation before moving to the Office of the Permanent Secretary (OPM) in 1995. Between 1996 and 1999 he lectured in public sector management at the University of Manchester. He was appointed Director (Strategy and Planning) in December 2000 and redesignated Director (Policy Development) in March 2007.