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Project Croatia Now
The independent team consisting of four experts from various fields (architecture, urban design, design/visual communication, ethnology, cultural tourism) won a 3rd prize at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration contest for Multidsciplinary Solution of Croatian Participation at the International Exibition EXPO 2012, Yeosu, Korea. The project was entitled Croatia Now and focused the idea of presenting real-time video recordings from Croatian locations parallel to recorded material from the same locations at different times. Project ideas are presented by the following simulations.
Team members were dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić, dr. Tihomir Jukić, Željko Kovačić and dr. Feđa Vukić. We are proud that expert knowledge of the IMO researcher dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić were used and awarded at this contest.
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„The Privatisation of Public Utilities in Croatia: An Assessment of the Major Gains and Pains“, LSEE Papers Series - Issue 3 published
The publication is based on the research study financed by the London School of Economics and John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation „Privatisation of Public Services Sector in Croatia and SEE: Assessment of Major Gains and Pains“ carried out by the IMO research team: Dr Nevenka Čučković (project leader), Dr. Krešimir Jurlin and Valentina Vučković. The aim of the research was to investigate, and where possible measure, the effects of policies of marketisation and privatisation of the telecommunication and the oil and gas industries in Croatia with respect to their business efficiency, management, employment levels, investment, service quality, diversity and prices. The paper questions whether the expected improvements in business performance actually occurred in the post-privatisation period and whether they improved consumer welfare. Both specialists and the wider public have opposing views about the changes which took place, and the paper therefore attempts to set out an analytical evaluation of the actual effects of the privatisation of these two public utilities in Croatia.
Job Announcements
The Institute for International Relations, Zagreb, under Articles 40, 41 and 42 of the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education (Official Gazette nos. 123/03, 105/04, 174/04 and 46/07), and under Article 37 of its Statute, announces a
VACANCY
for the scientific position of Research Associate in the scientific field of social sciences, area of sociology, one researcher on a permanent contract for work in the Department for Culture and Communication.
Requirements:
Candidates have to fulfil the conditions for the selection to a research position required by the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education.
The selection to a research position is conducted according to Article 42, Section 1 of the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education.
In addition to a written application, candidates need to enclose a CV, a certificate of citizenship, proof of fulfilment of the requirements for the selection to a research position as prescribed by law, and a bibliography of works published since the last promotion to the academic grade.
The application deadline is 8 days from the date of the announcement of the vacancy in the Official Gazette.
Visit of colleagues from Hungary to IMO (25 May 2011)
On 25 May 2011 two colleagues from Hungary – György Boda (Associate Professor at the Department of Business Economics at the Corvinus University of Budapest) and Virág Imre (independent researcher) – visited IMO. During this visit we had a brief discussion on potential cooperation within the project entitled International Competitiveness coordinated by the Corvinus University of Budapest. In the introductory part of the meeting Dr. Krešimir Jurlin and Dr. Ana-Maria Boromisa presented the IMO (its structure, research activities, publications), while colleagues from Hungary briefly presented the Corvinus University and the research project on competitiveness. The meeting resulted in agreement on potential joint lecture at a conference that will be held in February 2012 in Budapest which will be preceded by a visit of IMO scientists to the Corvinus University with the aim of more detailed consultation on potential cooperation.
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Visit of the emmisaries of the Wirth Institute and the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada to IMO on 19 May 2011
The Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology of the province of Alberta, Canada and the Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies at the University of Alberta have signed mutual agreement memorandums at the end of November 2010. Bilateral interstate cooperation has been formalized and space has been opened up for cooperation between higher education and research institutes as well as for the exchange of personnel, information and documentation.
On 19 and 20 May 2011 the emmisaries have visited several institutions of higher education and science in Zagreb. They have visited the Institute for International Relations on 19 May. The Canadian emmisaries were: dr. Carl Amrhein, provost and vice-president of the University of Alberta, dr. Franz Szabo, director of the Wirth Institute and dr. Joseph Patrouch, future director of the Wirth Institute.
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Visit of colleagues from GMF to IMO (14 March 2011)
On 14th of March 2011 colleagues from GMF's (GMF Fellows 2011) visited IMO and have held a two-hour discussions on current issues in the field of Croatian accession to the European Union, the Croatian role in the NATO alliance and its contribution to peace operations, but also the general security situation in Southeast Europe.
In the introductory part Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelincic presented the structure and activities of IMO, informing colleagues from the USA about projects that are currently being conducted, as well plans in the forthcoming period.
In the interactive debate, Dr. Sandro Knezovic presented a general political/security landscape of the region, while the Dr. Visnja Samardzija presented dominant trends and challenges in the final stage of Croatian integration into the European Union.
Dr. Mladen Stanicic has presented the current economic situation in the Republic of Croatia, potentials and possible shortcomings that will dominate the economic reality in the country in the forthcoming period.
Krsevan Antun Dujmovic briefly presented the work of the EU i-Documentation Centre.
Presentation “Zagreb kao kulturni proizvod”
24th March 2011 at 18.00
Društvo arhitekata, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 3/I, Zagreb, Croatia
Cultural product
Presentation of the study “Zagreb kao kulturni proizvod” (only in Croatian)
Daniela Angelina Jelinčić, PhD.
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Diplomatic seminar 'Croatia's Accession to the EU: Lessons for the Region'
IMO Session of the Diplomatic Seminar „Croatia's Accession to the EU: Lessons for the Region“
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Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia organized Diplomatic Seminar Croatia's Accession to the EU: Lessons for the Region. The seminar was held as a part of its development assistance from 27th February – 05th March 2011.
IMO prepared one session of the seminar, focusing on research implemented by IMO.
Hrvoje Butković and Saša Čvrljak presented research of the Department for European Integration. The research builds on main research project is “Lisbon Strategy – catalyst for reforms in the EU and Croatia” financed by Ministry of Science. “Lisbon Strategy” and its successor “Europe 2020 Strategy”. These strategies define framework for economic development of the EU, which makes them important for Croatia as a future EU member state. They also presented some other projects dealing with various economic, political and legal challenges emerging from the EU membership.
