The Croatian Recovery and Resilience Plan forms a clear and coherent framework for the realization of reforms and investments that are crucial for Croatia's faster recovery and its long-term sustainable development.
The plan consists of 146 investments and 76 reforms. They will be supported by grants of 6,3 billion euros. 40,3% of the plan will support climate goals, and 20,4% of the plan will encourage the digital transition.
Key measures for the green transition
The plan supports the green transition through investments of 789 million euros in energy efficiency and reconstruction of buildings after the earthquake. 728 million euros will be invested in sustainable mobility, especially in the upgrading of railways, autonomous electric taxis with accompanying infrastructure suitable for people with disabilities, installation of charging stations for electric vehicles and the introduction of zero-emission vehicles and vessels. In addition, the plan allocates 658 million euros for the energy transition through the modernization of energy infrastructure, support for investments in the production of advanced biofuels and renewable hydrogen, and financing of innovative carbon capture and storage projects. EUR 542 million will be invested in supporting companies for the green transition and energy efficiency, supporting their projects aimed at stimulating the green economy, sustainable tourism and investing in green technologies.
Key measures for digital transition
The plan will invest 283 million euros in the digital transition of public administration through the digitization of the judicial system, the introduction of a digital identity card and the creation of a single place for all online public administration services. EUR 130 million will be invested in increasing national broadband coverage with gigabit connections in rural areas and building electronic communication infrastructure for the 5G network, which will increase the digital connectivity of rural areas. In addition, the Plan will support the digitization of higher education with 84 million euros through investment in e-learning and digital teaching tools.
Key measures to strengthen economic and social resilience
The plan strengthens economic and social resilience with EUR 277 million for the redesign of active employment and self-employment measures, retraining and improvement, and improving the provision and adequacy of social benefits and services. EUR 995 million will be invested in education and research, including improving access to early childhood education and care. EUR 739 million will be allocated to measures to improve the business environment by reducing administrative burdens, reducing regulatory requirements for professional services and increasing access to financing for businesses. The plan will also support increasing the efficiency of the public sector and the justice system with 200 million euros.
Learn more at: https://investcroatia.gov.hr/nacionalni-plan-oporavka-i-otpornosti/