croatia:gateway to south-east europe. total area: 56 594 km² population: 4.4 million mainland...
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CROATIA:GATEWAY TO SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
Total area: 56 594 km² Population: 4.4 million
Mainland coastline: 1 778 km
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Shortest and the fastest route between Western Europe and Asia as well as between Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean 3 out of 10 Pan-European transport corridors pass through CroatiaNewly constructed highway system6 sea ports – Croatia is the most favourable country for the maritime transport from Asia, Australia and Oceania through the Suez Channel to Europe – shortening shipping time by at least 5 to 8 days. It is also the best solution for transport of goods from Europe to North and South America and Africa. 7 national airports
EU / NATO
• Croatia joined NATO in 2009
• Accession negotiations started in 2006
• EU funding available – OPPORTUNITY!
BUDGET
• Budget – November 2010
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE• 2.8 billion Kuna planned toward equipping and
modernization of the main combat system in the Croatian Air Force and Air Defense
MAIN AIR FORCE AND AIR DEFENSE EQUIPPING PROJECTS:
Multi-purpose combat aircraft Equipping for chemical and biological detection; detection
and dose measurement of radiation Flight servicing resources Aircraft maintenance equipment Communication and Information Systems Non-combat motor vehicle and transport means
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Croatian navy
• 1.1 billion Kuna planned for equipping and modernization of the main naval combat system over a ten year period
MAIN NAVY EQUIPPING PROJECTS:
Communication Information Systems 4 open sea patrol ships Resources for chemical and biological detection; detection
and dose measurement of radiation Other ships (residential, launches, training, boats, cutters)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
• 3.6 billion Kuna planned for equipping and modernization of the Army over a ten year period
MAIN ARMY EQUIPPING PROJECTS
Selected infantry weapons of NATO calibre Non-combat Motor Vehicles Communication Information Systems Engineering machines and vehicles Assault rifle, light machines gun and universal machine fun in NATO calibre S-10 light self-propelled missile system Amphibious equipment Fire Management System for battery and battalion M -84A Tank modernization Means and equipment for NBC defense
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
PROJECTS AND PLANNES FOR PERIOD 2011-2013
Equipping the border control in line with the Schengen standards14 entirely new border crossing station to be builtAdjust entire legal framework with the EU legislationEnhance the MOI capacity for use of EU fundsInfrastructure for asylum seekers and visa applicantsProfessionalization, modernization, rationalization, democratization, transformation and integration of administration capacitiesEnhance the existing education systemHR management system
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT FOR PROTECTION AND RESCUE
Projects and plansFire vehiclesEquipping emergency units of the Civil DefenseTelecommunication equipmentAdjustment of the legal framework with the EUEnhancement of the information - communication system
SECURITY SECTOR IN CROATIA
Regulated by Laws2009. – 150 million EurosThe Croatian government has announced a plan for the 30 public sector investment projects (energy, tourism, water management, transport infrastructure) – 14 billion EurosCroatia has set a new definition of Critical Infrastructure – new security measuresCroatia often hosts major sports events (World Handball Championship, European Water polo Championship, International Athletics Cups, Davis Cup matches..)In 2008. City of Zagreb has formed the Office for Resilience and Disaster Recovery – very active in gathering foreign experiencesAs tourist country – ports and airports security very important
SECURITY
Basic Facts
• Growing Sector – Physical Protection– New Technologies
• Below EU Standards
Opportunities
• Equipment Supply• Integrated Business
Solutions• Risk Management• Consultancy• Education• Public Safety
DOING BUSINESS
• English Widely Spoken - 49% of population reported to speak English
• Stable & democratically elected Government• Highest Internet penetration in South-east Europe• Well-educated workforce• Sophisticated consumer habits• Modern distribution channels developed• The best way of doing business in Croatia is through a
local partner – tenders condition local presence• Public administration purchase through public tenders
CROATIA – GATEWAY TO SOUTH-EAST EUROPE
EU accession well before other Western Balkan countriesEasy access to neighbouring marketsProven track-record of companies capitalising on expanding business using Croatia as a hub Similar language and legal systems across the region – consumer habits and expectations fairly aligned
INVITATION TO CROATIA
INVITATION TO CROATIA
• ADRIATIC SEA DEFENSE & AEROSPACE, March 2011
• 4. Regional Conference of the Croatian Association of Security Managers, November 2011 (Anticorruption)
• Interprotex – security fair in Zagreb, September 2011
• Croatian Security Magazine “Zastita” – security conference, March
THANK YOU!
TAMARA ELVEDJI JERMANTRADE ADVISOR
BRITISH EMBASSY ZAGREB, CROATIA