Croatian Corporate Governance and Management Society Holds Roundtable Discussion on Croatia’s Path to OECD Membership

Today, the Croatian Corporate Governance and Management Society held a roundtable discussion entitled “Croatia on the Threshold of OECD Membership” at the Bunker Youth Centre in Samobor. The event focused on one of the key issues shaping the future development of Croatia’s economy, institutions and business environment.

The discussion centred on what membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could bring to Croatian companies, the business and investment environment, and the quality of public policies, with particular emphasis on corporate governance standards and the governance of state-owned enterprises.

Recognising that accession to the OECD represents an important step forward for Croatia, participants also addressed a broader question that goes beyond formal membership: how can Croatia ensure that joining the OECD does not mark the end of the reform process, but rather serves as an impetus for a new phase of modernisation of the state, its institutions and the economy?

The opening presentation was delivered by Professor Darko Tipurić, PhD, while the panel discussion was moderated by Lana Cindrić, PhD. The panellists included Ivo Markotić, Petra Škrobot, PhD, Professor Hana Horak, PhD, Professor Josip Tica, PhD, and Leon Žulj.

The programme was further enriched by a welcome address from Samobor Mayor Petra Škrobot, PhD, and a presentation by Assistant Professor Darko Horvatin, PhD, who introduced the journal Perspektive in his capacity as Editor-in-Chief. The event was opened by Robert Travaš, Chair of the CCGM Main Board, and hosted by Anamarija Idžojtić, CCGM Executive Assistant.

The exchange of expert views once again highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue between the business community, experts and policymakers on governance standards, institutional accountability, and the development of a more competitive and transparent business environment.

We would like to thank all panellists, participants and guests for their contributions, openness, and exchange of knowledge and perspectives.

For Croatia, the key is not simply to become an OECD member, but to use membership as an opportunity to achieve lasting and measurable change.