Institute for International Relations

Department for Resource Economics, Environmental Protection and Regional Development
Ph.D. Student at the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb

Education

• 2009 – present ; Ph.D. in Economics, Faculty of Economics; University of Zagreb, Croatia
• 2004 – M.E.S. Master of European Studies, Europa-Kolleg Hamburg, University of Hamburg, Germany
• 2003 – B.Sc. in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University J.J. Strossmayer, Osijek, Croatia
• 2011 – UK Energy Research Centre - UKERC, Energy Summer School

Position

• 2005 - present, Research fellow

Research Field

• Environmental & Resource economics
• Energy economics / Energy efficiency
• Public sector economics
• Strategic planning

Key Qualifications

Experience as scientist and consultant in economics particularly in the field of:

• Program and policy analysis
• Design and management of development programs
• Strategic planning and public budgeting
• Project planning, management and evaluation
• CBA - Cost-benefit analysis and Feasibility studies
• Socio-economic and financial analysis
• Local/regional development

Work experience on the international projects financed by EU, UNDP, WB, bilateral international cooperation etc.

Teaching Experience

• Associate professor at the College for Social Sciences, Law Faculty, University of Zagreb, subject “Economics of the public sector” (2009 - ongoing)
• Professor at Business Academy "Experta" - "EU Funds Project Manager (2010 - ongoing)

Recent publications

• Pavičić-Kaselj, A., Tišma, S., Boromisa, A.: "Possibilities for the development of the ESCO market", European Energy Market 9th International Conference, Florence, May 10-12, 2012
• Pavičić Kaselj, A., Tišma, S, Boromisa, A. // Authors Book: Environmental Finance and Development, Routledge, UK, April 2012
• Pavičić-Kaselj, A., Tišma, S., Boromisa, A.: "Meeting 20-20-20 targets: Role of energy efficiency", International congress Energy and Environment 2010, Opatija, October 2010
• Pavičić-Kaselj, A., Tišma, S., Boromisa, A., Puljiz, J.: "Handbook for favourable treatment of energy efficiency projects in local administration budget", UNDP, Zagreb, 2009, pp 1-28.
• Pavičić-Kaselj, A., Tišma, Puljiz, J.: "Measuring sustainable development" – The case of Croatia, Odyssey International Conference – EFZG, Opatija, May 2010
• Pavičić-Kaselj, A., Tišma, S.:"Environmental policy and development of environmental indicators in Croatia", International Conference – FPS, Zagreb, March 2010
• Tišma, S., Pavičić Kaselj, A., Funduk, M.:"Environmental protection in the Republic of Croatia" // Book: Environmental protection and regional development – experiences and perspectives / Tišma, Sanja ; Maleković, Sanja (ur.).Zagreb: Institute for international relations, Zagreb, 2009. Str. 5-35.
• Tišma, S., Pavičić Kaselj, A., Boromisa, A.: "Analysis of environmental financing through various development strategies – recommendations for environmental protection financing system", ESEE International Conference, Ljubljana, 2009
• Tišma, S., Demonja, D., Pavičić Kaselj, A. "Instruments of Environmental Protection in the Republic of Croatia - Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment of Plans and Programs" // Croatian International Relations Review. XIV (2008), 52/53; 99-108.
• Pavičić Kaselj, A. Environmental financing in the Republic of Croatia: what are the options?, Croatian International Relations Review, Zagreb, 2007. ISSN 1331/1182.13, 46/47 (2007), str. 19-28.

Recent projects

• In-depth cash-flow analysis for Energy Efficiency projects with the special emphasize on local policy development – “Strengthening Energy Efficiency Capacities and Networks of Civil Society Organizations and Municipalities – BIH, Czech, Serbia and Turkey ”, Heinrich Boell Stiftung - HBS Turkey 2011
• Financing Energy Efficiency Programmes "Citizen participation in energy efficiency action planning - CENEP", IPA 2008, DOOR/SSSH/FER/IMO, 2011/2012
• Study for drafting the Ordinance on Treatment of Investments in Energy Efficiency Improvements for Budgetary Users and Local municipalities, GEF/IBRD/Ministry of economy, July 2010
• Removal of barriers for energy efficiency in Croatia - Handbook for favourable treatment of energy efficiency projects in local administration budget, UNDP, Zagreb, 2009, pp 1-28.
• Protection and Sustainable use of the Dinaric Karst Aquifer System - DIKTAS, GEF/UNDP/UNESCO 2011/2014
• Water demand management in Mediterranean countries: Thinking outside the water box! Croatian case study, Plan Bleu 2011/2012
• SEENET Programme: A trans-local network for the cooperation between Italy and South East Europe – Research on democratic local governance 2010-2012
• Analysis of Costs and Benefits in the Preparation of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure Development Projects - Technical assistance (TA) for IPA IIIC Support to the effective implementation of the BRI grant scheme under Regional Competitiveness OP, Croatia – Project Development Expert (CBA - Feasibility study expert) 2010
• Nature protection investment project, Croatia, Project Preparation Advance IBRD, World Bank, Ministry of culture, 2010
• Development of Hazardous Waste Management System in Croatia, Phare 2005, Ministry of environmental protection, physical planning and construction, 2010
• Removal of barriers for energy efficiency in Croatia - Handbook for favourable treatment of energy efficiency projects in local administration budget, UNDP, Zagreb, 2009, pp 1-28.
• Civil service human resources development strategy 2009 – 2012, Croatia, Ministry of Administration, 2009
• Development of the Mirna River Basin Management Plan, Croatian Waters, 2009
• Functional Reviews and Assistance in the Restructuring of State Administration Bodies and their Subordinate Agencies in Croatia, Government of the Republic of Croatia and Central State Office for Administration, World Bank, 2008
• Environmental Investment and Financing Strategy, 2008
• Implementation of Environmental Acquis requirements in respect of access to environmental information and public participation in environmental approval procedures; EVD Netherlands, The Ministry of Environment Protection, Physical planning and Construction, Croatia, 2007

Language Skills

English, German, Croatian - excellent in reading, writing and speech

For further information, please see the detailed CV .

Contact: IMO, Ul. Lj. F. Vukotinovića 2, P.O. Box 303, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; tel.: +385-1-4877480; fax: +385-1-4828361; e-mail: apavicic@irmo.hr