American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia had the pleasure to host a Power Breakfast with keynote speaker Marko Pavić, Minister of Labour and Pension System.
Minister Pavić presented where the Government’s Active Employment Policy Measures together with the upcoming projects and plans of the Ministry of Labor and pension system. In addition, Minister reflected on the Croatian labor market as well as on the Pension system reform.
The Minister stressed that cooperation between Croatia and the United States is very good. The United States are known for a strong entrepreneurial spirit as well as a good business environment and in that sense Croatia could adopt some good practices and AmCham can serve as a platform for knowledge sharing. The signing of a Double Taxation Treaty would help further strengthen good relations between the two countries, and it is important to recognize AmCham’s efforts advocating the signing of the Treaty.
The Croatian labor market is facing with a shortage of qualified workforce. This is a pressing issue for Croatia, but also other European countries. In the long run the solution for workforce shortage can be solved through a better linkage between the labor market and the educational system. In this regard inputs from the representatives of business community are very important.
It is important that significant funds are allocated through the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 for lifelong learning projects and development of digital skills.
Minister Pavić explained that details of the Pension system reform will be revealed to the public shortly. The reform is aimed to ensure financial sustainability of the pension system, but also to be just to those already retired as well as those that are yet to retire.
Minister Pavić expressed support for AmCham as a partner in strengthening Croatian competitiveness as well as in the Transatlantic cooperation.
The event gathered over 50 representatives of both public and private sector and the media.
September 11, 2018
09:30h - 11:00h
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Mihanovićeva 1 (dvorana Istanbul)
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Program
09:00-09:30 Registration and Breakfast
09:30-09:35 Welcome Address: Andrea Doko Jelušić, Executive Director, AmCham Croatia
09:35-10:00 Keynote Speech: Marko Pavić, Minister, Ministry of Labour and Pension System
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