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BROD-POSAVINA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SLAVONSKI BROD
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BROD-POSAVINA COUNTY SLAVONSKI BROD
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BrodBrod--Posavina Posavina
CountyCounty
county with great investment potentialbecause of:
highly capable intellectual force
outstanding geo-traffic position (intersection of routes linking Western Europe with the Middle East; Asia and the countries of Central Europe with the Mediterranean)
natural resources
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Why is then the unemployment rate
around 30 %?
Why is it so undeveloped?
Why is there such a low business activity?
Why are young educated people
emigrating from the County?
Why it has the highest unemployment rate
for women in Croatia?
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global economic slowdown which has a great impact on Croatian economy in general
the problematic privatisation of state industrial assets
devastation during the Croatian war for Independence
lack of commercial investment
inadequate infrastructure
difficult transition to a free market economy
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identify development priorities
enable the private sector to realise the
opportunities and potential of the County
strengthen the economy which will lead to unemployment reduction
provide infrastructure required for the expansion of businesses
enhance development of the educational system
develop social infrastructure
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foreign investments are very important for the future development
small and open economies, largely connected to other foreign markets
making a stabile and strong market-oriented economy which is competitive in the global market
stable and sustainable economic growth, increase in production, especially import and increase in employment
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the future lies in accessing new markets, introducing modern technologies and new products, forming joint ventures with foreign companies
a skilled labour force and highly educated experts in engineering and computer technology represent a good foundation for foreign investments
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Slavonia is famous for:
metal industry
wood processing
agriculture & food processing
eco ethno tourism
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based on a long tradition & excellent product quality
Important export products are:
millshells
trains
tanks (military)
power plants
cranes
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tanksmillshell
pressure vessel
high speed passanger train
oil tank
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almost 48% of Croatian territory is covered by woods
60 000 acres of Slavonia is covered by the oak wood
Slavonian timber, especially oak, is, due to its quality, exported to the countries of Europe, South America and the Middle East
the products of the Croatian wood-processingcompanies and furniture manufacturers successfully compete with demanding European and world markets
great potential in possibility of using biomass for energy production
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ideal natural conditions for the growing of fruit and agricultural products
one of the cleanest soils in Europe
preserved environment with low level of pollution
in Brod-Posavina County 20.704 households are involved in agricultural production and manage 81.903 acres of agricultural land
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orchard
arable fields
vineyard
vineyard
vineyard
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goals:
promote sustainable tourism in the area
preserves customs and traditions of Slavonia
encourage environmental conservation and natural resource management
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tradition in business
wide range of products
experienced & qualified workforce
outstanding geographical position
developed road and railway network
export oriented companies
rich in natural resources
developed business zones
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Invest in Brod-Posavina County