Local economic development the Republic of Croatia

Cilj završnog rada je obraditi temu lokalnog ekonomskog razvoja u Republici Hrvatskoj na primjerima gradova Zagreb, Rijeka i Osijek. Svrha rada je predlaganje alternativa i mogućnosti za unapređenje lokalnog razvoja, upozoriti na situacije u kojima se Hrvatska i njezini gradovi nalaze, poboljšati očekivanja građana i omogućiti im bolji i sretniji život. U radu se razmatra pojam i značenje ekonomskog razvoja na lokalnoj razini. Predmet istraživanja su strateški programi lokalnog ekonomskog razvoja u Republici Hrvatskoj. Kroz rad se istražuju alternative i mogućnosti unapređenja lokalnog ekonomskog razvoja, kako bi se očekivanja građana poboljšala i omogućila im bolji život. S obzirom da na razvoj lokalnog ekonomskog razvoja utječu razni čimbenici nužno je poznavati strukturu i dinamiku i razumijevanje komparativnih i konkurentskih prednosti pojedinih sektora lokalnog ekonomskog razvoja. Ekonomski razvoj predstavlja paket promjena prilagođen raznim potrebama pojedinaca i zajednice. Iako je ekonomski razvoj ključan za kvalitetu življenja u lokalnoj zajednici, on je samo jedna od komponenti ukupnoga lokalnog razvoja, dok ostale komponente uključuju socijalna pitanja, obrazovanje, područje zaštite okoliša, itd. Cilj ekonomskog razvoja je kvalitetniji i bolji život građana Republike Hrvatske, a najvažniji posredni cilj je zapošljavanje. Izrada strateškog plana nužan je i veoma važan korak u promicanju lokalnog ekonomskog razvoja. Partnerstvo između privatnih i javnih tijela ključno je za efikasan lokalni ekonomski razvoj.The aim of the dissertation is to treat the theme of local economic development in the Republic of Croatia by the cities of Zagreb, Rijeka and Osijek. The purpose of this paper is to purpose alternatives and and possibilities for improvement of local development, to draw attention to the situation in which Croatia and its cities are located, to improve citizens'expectations and provide them with a better and happier life.In my study the consideration is given to the idea and meaning of economic development on the local level. The subject of research are strategically programs due on local economic development in Croatia. Therefore it is necessary to investigate options and possibilities of improving the local economic development in order to upgrade the expectation among citizens as well as enable them to live better. As the development of local economic improvement depends on different facts it is necessary to know the structure and dynamics of economic improvement and understanding of comparative and competitive advantages of certain sectors of local economic development. It consists oft the modified package adapted to different needs of individuals and community as well. Although the economic development is the most important for living quality in a local community it is only one among the components considered on the global local development. The other components refer on social themes, education, environment protection and so on. The main goal of economic development is better and more quality life for Croatian people. Very important step in promoting the local economic development is to make a good strategical plan, but the most important goal is employing. Partnership between private and public is the key of effective local economic development