MITA serves as the digital driver for the Government of Malta.

The Agency assists the Government in establishing ICT policy direction, its governance and implementation, both at a national level and for the Public Administration. MITA keeps abreast of technological developments and enables the Government to align to such technologies. MITA develops ICT policies that guide the application and usage of digital technologies by public employees.

Annually, MITA collaborates with the ministries responsible for ICT and finance, Chief Information Officers and other stakeholders in the compilation of ICT budgets, alignment to Government ICT strategy and setting of priorities.