Dunea brosura 2015

REGIONAL ADVANTAGES
AND COMPETITIVENESS
OVERVIEW:
The Dubrovnik Neretva Region has experienced solid growth
rates in tourism over the last decade despite the global
economic crisis. However, the region is facing competitive
challenges as any other destination looking to attract
investment and capital. Through effective use of public
–private organizational structures, the region aims to improve
competitiveness, especially through EU funding schemes
available during the 2014-2020 period.
Croatia’s GDP per capita in 2012 was 13,878.58 USD;
compared to Greece at 22,455.95 USD, the Croatian
economy has many avenues to grow its productivity (World
Bank, 2012). The slow pace of privatization of state-owned
businesses has traditionally hindered growth.
Key Competitive Advantages
High-end European and global tourist destination
Well connected by the Dubrovnik International Airport
Quality educational infrastructure
Cargo port of Ploče important for trade routes with Eurasia
and rest of the world
Close proximity to the modern A1 Zagreb-SplitDubrovnik
motorway
Deep sea port of Dubrovnik suitable for home port for
cruisers
Fertile land for agricultural/food production in Neretva River
valley
The region continually supports all state infrastructure
projects (e.g. transportation, utilities) with the intention of
significantly increasing the quality of life of its citizens and to
integrate Croatia’s dislocated southern region, but also to
increase the business opportunities for potential investors,
domestic and international.
Improving business environment
In November 2013, the Dubrovnik Neretva County approved
its future strategic objectives and all investors are welcome
to contribute to these strategic development goals:
Ensure the cultural/economic sustainabilty of Croatia’s
southern-most region
Connect the region with the remainder of Croatia’s territory
with the Pelješac Bridge ensuring the full
integration of Croatia’s territories
Finalize the just border with BosniaHerzegovina at the Neum
region and with Montenegro at Prevlaka
Ensure a high-level of quality of life, and jobs for our citizens,
including a bright future for our youth
Ensure the sustainable developmentand equally dispersed
development throughout the region, retaining local
administration autonomy where
feasible
Protect the rich cultural treasures of the city of Dubrovnik
and the region
Protect the environment and natural beauty of the
region, which is a fundamental prerequisite for the
development of the tourism sector, the economy
in general, and the quality of life of our citizens and
visitors