Thematic network
Emigration as a driver of development of the Republic of Croatia
We bring together civil society organisations from Croatia and the diaspora, research institutions and decision makers around a single question: how Croatian emigration can drive the development of the homeland.
About the project
Za-jedno srce, jedna duša, jedna Hrvatska
The project “ZA-JEDNO srce, jedna duša, jedna HRvatska” (“Together — one heart, one soul, one Croatia”) develops a thematic network that brings stakeholders together around the theme Emigration as a driver of development in the Republic of Croatia.
Through the project, civil society organisations from Croatia and from the diaspora are strengthened for an equal dialogue with policy makers at local, regional and national level, with the business sector and with academic and educational institutions.
The project encourages scientific research and cross-sector cooperation in shaping public policy reforms that stimulate the contribution of Croatian emigration to socio-economic development in Croatia.
In numbers
What the network brings together and produces
60+
civil society organisations, foundations and missions from around the world in which Croats are active
3
scientific studies carried out on Croatian emigration
6
evidence-based public policy guidelines produced
11
structured dialogues held with stakeholders and decision makers
Objectives
Four objectives of the project
Establish and develop the ZA-JEDNO.HR thematic network, made up of stakeholders gathered around the theme of emigration as a driver of development of the Republic of Croatia, and establish an effective model of cross-sector cooperation.
Identify contemporary socio-economic needs and carry out scientific research in the thematic area of emigration as a driver of development of the Republic of Croatia.
Produce evidence-based guidelines for improving public policy towards Croatian emigrants, returnees and immigrants, and analyse the socio-economic impact of the proposed reforms.
Conduct a structured dialogue with decision makers and public policy implementers as well as stakeholders from the business sector, while advocating for the implementation of the guidelines produced.
Partnership
Ten organisations, one goal
The project brings a total of 10 organisations into partnership — research institutes, a university and associations that have worked with the Croatian diaspora for decades.
Results
Project documents and results
Scientific research
Three research strands on the social and lobbying potential of emigrant communities, the motivational cycles of young people migrating, and the image of Croatia in the world.
OpenPublic policy guidelines
Six evidence-based guidelines, with six accompanying analyses of the social impact of the proposed interventions.
OpenMembership form
Civil society organisations, foundations and missions working with the Croatian diaspora can join the ZA-JEDNO.HR network.
Download the membership formJoin the thematic network
By expanding and developing the thematic network, made up of stakeholders gathered around the theme Emigration as a driver of development in the Republic of Croatia, we are establishing an effective model of cross-sector cooperation.