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Croatia's rural economy, traditionally almost exclusively tied to agriculture and forestry, suffers from a series of structural problems, stemming from the historica I heritage of the socialist p/anned economy, dispersion of arable land into small p/ots, and high dependence on state subsidies, as well as problems stemming from recent wars. According to census data, rural areas in Croatia today cover some 92% of the total territory and represent nearly 48% of total population. Agriculture, fishery and associated industries contribute over 10% of GDP. Given the differences between the current Croatian agricultural policy and the measures that will be required under the EU CAP and rural development policy, the size of the policy shift that is required from the Croatian authorities becomes visible. Thus, in 2010 the Croatian Government is obliged to adopt a Rural Development Strategy for 2012-2013. This will in turn make it possible to respond to, and take up, fund ing under EU rural development axes 2 and 3 (Land management & Environment; and Economic diversity & Quality of life). In addition, the structures specified for the LEADER programme (including the so-called Local Action Groups) will need to be installed.
Short description of the task performed by Croatian partner
· Established up-to-date baseline information data base on the socio-economic and environmental status of rural areas in Croatia, including the impact of global crisis and preparations for EU accession; · Prepared an inventory of existing statistical data, policies and practices required for rural development and agriculture policy and planning of interventions Iinked to preand post-accession support; · Drafted policy paper(s), including recommendations to support policy formulation and capacity building for policy development.