Prof. dr sci. Vidoje Vujić
Sveučilište u Rijeci, Fakultet za menadžment u turizmu i ugostiteljstvu, Opatija (HR)

UDK 342.25/.26(497.5)

THE PROCESS OF ADAPTATION AND USE OF FUNDS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION - THE EXAMPLE OF CROATIA
 

Summary: In the middle of 2011, Croatia temporarily closed all chapters of negotiation with the European Union. During this process, Croatia started implementing regional reforms and economic policies leading to competitive progress and more effective use of EU funds. This paper deals with statistical division of Croatian territory in three regions. It analyses statistical indicators which describe factors and areas of competitiveness of Croatian (Counties) regions. It also synthesises economic effects of use of EU funds and processes which are taking place in Croatia during preparations for the accession to full EU membership, as well as possibilities to participate in various pre-accession programmes and other forms of financial and technical assistance.