Project objectives in Croatia

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A Swiss expert inspects the existing drinking water reservoir in the Croatian district of Fužine which was built in 1960. © SECO

Two young apprentices working in a joinery workshop — Switzerland's EU enlargement contribution is helping modernise and adapt Croatia's VET system to the changing needs of the job market. © EHB IFFP IUFFP

Swiss expertise will help strengthen Croatia as a centre for research and improve its international connections. Switzerland is financing the establishment of 15 university research partnerships for the duration of the project. Input and funding is helping to modernise the Croatian vocational education and training (VET) system to adapt courses to changing economic needs.

Old water treatment plant in Delnice — In many villages in the Gorski Kotar regions the waste water systems are out of date and insufficient for current needs. Currently, many residents collect their waste water in septic tanks which are dug straight in the ground, with or without concrete linings, and are then regularly emptied. © SECO

Switzerland supports measures to protect the environment in the Gorski Kotar region of outstanding geographic value in north-west Croatia. Its contribution to EU enlargement is financing the building and expansion of drinking and sewerage systems. Better access to drinking and waste water services will improve the quality of life and encourage sustainable economic growth in the region.

The photo shows a panel warning about the presence of landmines away from the marked path — A mined area in Croatia: the Velebit mountains in the west of the country. © Fotolia

The consequences of the Yugoslav Wars in the 1990s are still felt in many places. Together with Croatia, Switzerland intends to continue the process of demining and integrating the victims of landmines in society and the job market.

Girls of the Breza youth organisation who have benefited from the DOKKICA project posing next to a sign that says DOKKICA — Children are an important target group of the NGO support fund © UZUVRH

Switzerland is financing projects to strengthen civil society and promote partnerships between Swiss and local institutions through two funds. It is providing contributions of up to CHF 250,000 for these projects.