Bioeconomy Policy Framework
An expert working group composed of representatives from ministries responsible for agriculture, economy, environment, regional development and science as well as regional and local governments, scientific and research institutions, the private sector and non-governmental organizations drafted the Bioeconomy Strategy. The Bioeconomy Strategy should ensure coordinated action in the further development of bioeconomy and contribute to the overall economic activities in Croatia and their sustainability, which is, along with reducing dependence on raw materials from non-renewable sources, especially important for rural areas.
Current bioeconomy strategies and development trends
The bioeconomy is partially covered in several strategic documents at the national level: National Development Strategy, Strategy of Agriculture, Croatia’s CAP Strategic Plan, National plan for the development of wood processing and furniture production, National aquaculture development plan, the program for fisheries and aquaculture, Smart Specialization Strategy, National Energy and Climate Plan, etc.