New position paper 'Proposals for Determining the Strategic Guidelines of the MFF for the Digitalization of Croatia'

AmCham proposes that the programming of projects for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (MFF) and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) be significantly related to projects that will contribute to the digital transformation of the Croatian economy, public and local government and society. This is necessary in order to alleviate the technological backwardness of the economy, the economic and social consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and make European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and prepared for the challenges and opportunities posed by green and digital transition.

It is therefore crucial that the objectives and funds for the projects that will make this possible are well defined within the National Recovery Plan and that the private sector is involved in the distribution of grants to the highest extent possible, receiving at least 50% of the grant allocated to the National Recovery Program.

As part of the digital transformation, AmCham has identified key elements that are an integral part of it, including connectivity, digital transformation of the public and private sector (modernization of private and public sector business driven by specific automation and digitalization projects), digital skills development (digitally aware and literate citizens) and infrastructure (data centers, IoT).