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Croatia, a founding member of the former Republic of Yugoslavia and a current member of the European Union (EU), is a … critical role in the country's strategy to champion private sector led growth for economic development. Croatia's preparation …, which focuses on Croatia's adoption and implementation of the corporate financial reporting aspects of the acquis', company …
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An effective and equitable social protection system can help Kosovo to promote human capital, foster productivity, and reduce poverty. Since its independence in 2008, the country has made considerable socioeconomic progress, benefiting from the support of the international community and its own...
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The Yugo, a communist-era car from the former Yugoslavia, was widely ridiculed for shedding its parts on roads across Europe and the United States. Zastava, which made Yugo, fared even worse than its product. After the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s, the factory was reduced to producing only...
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The European Commission's Directorate General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations approached the World Bank to develop an evidence base and to deliver policy advice and technical assistance for supporting the effective reintegration of (Roma) returnees in the Western Balkans: Albania,...
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Improving the efficiency and equity of public spending and strengthening revenue mobilization remains a priority in all Western Balkan countries. Public sector wage bills and pensions constitute the largest share of public spending in the region. Tighter controls on wage bills, reducing tax...
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Ambient air pollution (AAP) is a serious global health problem that accounts for an estimated 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide per year. People in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans are frequently exposed to air pollution levels above those considered safe, particularly in the winter....
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This report was developed as part of the technical assistance program 'Phase 2 - Economics of Prevention and Preparedness (EDPP) in European Union (EU) Member States (MS) and Countries under EU Civil Protection Mechanism' (UCPM). The report has been prepared for the Directorate-General for...
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With a view to supporting Croatia's continued efforts to advance its digital transformation, this report contains the … findings of a comprehensive study of the digital sector in Croatia. In this study, the digital sector is defined as the … internet (fixed and mobile), telephony (fixed and mobile), and pay TV markets. The study examines indicators of Croatia …
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Shifting consumer demand and accelerating climate change will further shape the agri-food sector in Croatia in the next …, comply with strict legal and regulatory requirements, and meet diverse consumer demands. Croatia has experienced a 'retail … have a profound impact on the agricultural sector. Extreme weather events in Croatia such as droughts and hail have …
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Croatia has made significant economic progress since independence, but the global financial crisis has exposed … to strengthen firm-level productivity, investment, and wages. Croatia has the smallest goods export sector among its … Croatia a more attractive destination for investments, which in turn would help boost output, reduce unemployment, and provide …
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