Croatia Unveils Ambitious Anti-Corruption Plan with 206 Measures Worth $10 Million

In a significant move to combat corruption in Croatia’s financial sector, the Croatian Parliament has adopted an anti-corruption strategy that outlines 95 measures aimed at tackling the issue. The plan is expected to cost around HRK 76,851,242.01, or approximately $10 million.

Key Highlights

• The plan will be implemented through three triennial action plans from 2022 to 2030.
• The first action plan covers the period from 2022 to 2024 and includes a total of 206 concrete activities in various areas such as:
  • Local and regional self-government
  • Business sector
  • Public finance
  • Justice
  • Health
  • Sport
  • Police
  • Agriculture
  • Civil society

Objectives

The plan is designed to tackle corruption in key sectors where it is most prevalent. The government has committed to implementing a range of measures aimed at:

• Preventing corruption
• Improving transparency and accountability
• Strengthening institutions

Implementation Plan

The strategy was adopted by the Parliament on October 29, 2022, and will be implemented through three action plans:

• First plan: 2022-2024
• Second plan: 2025-2027
• Third plan: 2028-2030

Success Depends on Effective Implementation

Government officials believe that the plan is a major step forward in the fight against corruption in Croatia and will help to improve the country’s overall business climate. The success of the plan, however, depends on its effective implementation, which will require close cooperation between:

• Government agencies
• Civil society organizations
• Private sector stakeholders