BORE

Dr. Irina Panovska delivered a lecture “Mexico’s Labor Market through the Lens of the Beveridge Curve”

Dragana Markanović — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:53:47 +0000

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, a guest lecture by Dr. Irina Panovska, Associate Professor at the University of Texas (USA), was held at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) in Zagreb, titled “Mexico’s Labor Market through the Lens of the Beveridge Curve”, as part of the BORE project.

In her presentation, Dr. Panovska analysed how Mexico’s labour market evolved during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed a sharp increase in unemployment and a decline in job postings during the pandemic, followed by a gradual recovery starting in 2021. Interestingly, in the past two years, the number of job vacancies has declined without a corresponding rise in unemployment, suggesting a stabilization of the labour market. The relationship with inflation was also highlighted. It was emphasized that key drivers of these developments lie within the labour market itself, such as labour supply and the efficiency with which workers and employers are matched. The lecture also pointed to significant regional differences across Mexico and underscored the importance of understanding these dynamics for effective economic policymaking.

The lecture concluded with a discussion with participants, addressing differences between Mexico and the EU, the impact of informal employment on the labour market, and further deepening the analysis of regional disparities in Mexico.

Guest Lecture by Associate Professor Irina B. Panovska, PhD

Dragana Markanović — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:35:01 +0000

We invite you to attend a guest lecture by Associate Professor Irina B. Panovska, PhD, from the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas, USA, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM, in the library of the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO). The lecture is held as part of the project “BORE – The substance and colours of sustainable regional development in Croatia.”

The lecture, titled “The Mexican Labor Market through the Lens of the Beveridge Curve” will present the first Beveridge curve for Mexico and its regions. The analysis is based on collected data on job vacancies and (conditional formal) unemployment rates, with the aim of identifying key drivers of economic activity at both the national and regional levels in the post-COVID-19 period. The presentation will examine changes in the relationship between labor supply and demand, as well as the structural adjustments that have taken place during this period.

The lecture will be held in English.

New Colleague in the BORE Team – Associate Professor Vladimir Arčabić, PhD

Dragana Markanović — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:16:58 +0000

The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Vladimir Arčabić, PhD, has joined the Department of Resource Economics, Environmental Protection and Regional Development and BORE project.

His internationally recognized research experience encompasses advanced methods in macroeconomics, business cycles, applied econometrics, and macroeconomic modelling, with a particular focus on the analysis and modelling of economic dynamics and convergence processes. Associate Professor Arčabić regularly publishes in prestigious international journals, participates in projects funded by Croatian and European institutions, and has received several awards for scientific excellence.

Within the IRMO team, Associate Professor Arčabić will make a significant contribution to the quantitative analysis of the economic aspects of sustainable development. His expertise in macroeconomic models, time series analysis, and empirical methods will further strengthen the Department’s research capacity in areas related to regional development and sustainable development policies.

Associate Professor Arčabić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, which remains his home institution. He is also an Associate Member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

The scientific paper has been published „Processing and Protection of Personal Data in the Context of Empowering Urban Security Ressilience“ has been published

Dragana Markanović — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:21:32 +0000

Ivana Keser has published scientific paper „Processing and Protection of Personal Data in the Context of Empowering Urban Security Ressilience“ as part of the BORE project. The paper was published in Volume 82 of the publication series of the Scientific Council Modernization of Law of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (HAZU). The paper analyzes the prism of European urban resilience through the context of facial recognition technology utilized by law enforcement bodies. The introductory part provides a theoretical framework of European urban resilience relevant to the security aspects, especially regarding the use of modern technologies to enhance public security. Focus is placed on the utilization of modern technology in data acquisition and processing, with relevant public and private sector examples that highlight the challenges in balancing public security interests with private data protection interests. The paper provides a thorough analysis of the European (LED Directive) and domestic legal framework for data processing conducted by law enforcement bodies during criminal investigations and actions undertaken to ensure public security. Attention is placed on automated data processing, profiling, accountability, measures’ expediency, limitations regarding measures’ scope, obligations regarding the availability of information, and decision-making procedures. Finally, the paper highlights several items within the legal framework that are too vague and require further legislative endeavors, both regarding the need for a more thorough legal framework for facial recognition technology utilization, as well as fulfilling the broader urban resilience strategy requirements and goals.

The scientific paper “Leadership Mindset and Skills for Wellbeing in Museums” has been published

Dragana Markanović — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:55:08 +0000

Marta Šveb Dragija and Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić have published the scientific paper “Leadership Mindset and Skills for Wellbeing in Museums” in the journal Muzeológia a kultúrne dedičstvo, through CORK – the Center for Sustainable Development through Culture, as part of the BORE project.

The paper explores how museums can become important promoters of wellbeing and which leadership skills and mindsets are needed to develop wellbeing-oriented initiatives in museums. Based on interviews and research conducted with the leadership of Croatian museums, the authors identify nine key leadership skills and highlight museums as important places that support community wellbeing. The paper also provides recommendations for fostering a growth mindset and strengthening leadership competencies.

Link to the paper: https://muzeologia.sk/index_htm_files/MKD_4_25_dragija.pdf

New guidebook in the series – Manual for Greening Cultural Heritage

Dragana Markanović — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:15:46 +0000

The new “Guidebook for Greening Cultural Heritage” authored by IRMO researchers Daniela Angelina Jelinčić, Sanja Tišma and Marko Raič has been published by Jesenski and Turk. The guidebook is the result of the research performed by the Center for Sustainable Development through Culture within the framework of the BORE project and published as the 4th book in the series “Cultural Heritage in Practice” (the first book was ” Cultural Sustainability Guide”, 2022, the second “Comprehensive Assessment of the Impacts of Interventions in the Field of Cultural Heritage”, 2023, and the third “Guidebook for Participatory Planning and Management of Cultural Heritage”, 2024). Its goal is to provide inspiration for action so that cultural heritage is recognized not only as a remnant from the past, but also as an active resource in facing the challenges of climate change and shaping a more resilient future. It provides practical information on possible ways of greening cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, with inspiring practical examples, through its reactive, but also proactive role: reactive refers to activities to preserve and ensure the sustainability of cultural assets themselves in response to the negative impacts of climate change (heritage as an object) while proactive implies activities and initiatives by which cultural heritage contributes to preventing and reducing the consequences of climate change (heritage as a subject).

The guidebook first introduces the initial concepts related to greening cultural heritage, or green cultural heritage. It then presents international, European and national policies related to the interrelationship between cultural heritage, the environment and climate change, and in the central part presents examples of good practice in greening cultural heritage through three thematic areas: monitoring and mitigating the effects of climate change on cultural heritage itself; shaping ecological behavior through cultural heritage; and the concept of green heritage, which implies heritage associated with plants and the plant environment. This is followed by a chapter on cultural ecosystem services and green infrastructure, followed by practical steps to be taken for success in one’s own projects. Finally, the main challenges of greening cultural heritage are described, indicating the direction of future research and concrete activities.

It is intended for everyone involved in cultural heritage, environment and sustainable development: experts in the field of heritage protection and management, conservation specialists, urban planners, decision-makers, cultural workers, architects, researchers, academics as well as representatives of civil society and everyone interested in the link between cultural heritage and climate change. It is particularly useful for those working on climate change adaptation projects, green infrastructure development and public policy development.

The guidebook can be obtained here: https://www.jesenski-turk.hr/hr/prirucnik-za-ozelenjavanje-kulturne-bastine

Scientific Article “Graffiti Vandalism at Cultural Heritage Assets: Review and Effectiveness of Prevention and Removal Methods„

Dragana Markanović — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:00:36 +0000

Cultural Heritage Conservation

Biodiversity Conservation

Environmental Science and Engineering

IJCS is indexed in:

Web of Science – ESCI &Scopus
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
EBSCO & Chemical Abstracts
IndexCopernicus  & Ulrich’s Database
Academic Google & Genamics JournalSeek
WikiArc  & A-Z e-Journals List
Journal Seek & Smithsonian Libraries
Forum UNESCO & OAKList Records

Summary:

Graffiti vandalism poses a huge issue for many cities globally, while heritage sites and individual cultural goods are not spared. The usual methods applied in the fight against graffiti vandalism relate to prevention and removal methods. This study has been undertakenwith the aim of reviewing the existing scientific literature on this topic with the purpose of detecting types of methods used in solving this problem as well as evaluating their effectiveness/efficiency.The findings revealed that among prevention/removal methods, fourtypes dominate: (a) chemical, (b) physical-mechanical, (c) biological (bioremediation), and (d) social methods. While all of them are effective, the selection of the method may vary depending on a number of factors (e.g., type of spray paint, substrate, cost, environmentaleffects, etc.). The pros and cons for each method are provided, which may serve heritage managers in the selection of a method as well as decision makers in creating an efficient policy framework related to the analyzed issue.

The article is availabe in open access: https://ijcs.ro/public/IJCS-25-04_13_Jelincic.pdf

IRMO expert associate Marko Raič participated in the conference “The Power of Heritage: Who Inherits and Who Decides?”

Dragana Markanović — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:31:20 +0000

The Conference titled „The Power of Heritage: Who Inherits, and Who Decides?“ was held at the Kuća halubajskega zvončara in Viškovo on 20-21 November. At the Conference, Marko Raič representing the Centre for Sustainable Development through Culture within the framework of the BORE project, delivered a presentation titled „Until Disinheritance Ours or Yours: The Sustainability of Bunjevac Heritage in the Context of (Sub)National Divisions“.

In his presentation, Raič explored the complex challenges surrounding the perception and governance of Bunjevac heritage, emphasizing the ways in which political interventions and competing identity narratives compromise cultural and social sustainability. He placed focus on institutional practices and top down interventions in culture that contribute to community fragmentation and the emergence of parallel interpretations of heritage. The Conference brought together professionals in culture and the presentation encouraged discussions on the role of institutions and local communities in heritage governance.

IRMO Experts Held a Workshop as Part of the Conference on Sustainable Development

Dragana Markanović — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:39:39 +0000

A workshop titled “Understanding Artificial Intelligence Systems” was held on November 11–12, 2025, at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, as part of the 17th Conference on Sustainable Development, which was organized by the Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development (HR PSOR).

The workshop was led by a team of experts from the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) and the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb. The speakers included Sanja Tišma, PhD, Associate Professor, Senior Scientific Advisor (Permanent Title), and Head of the Department for Resource Economics at IRMO; Ivana Keser, PhD, Assistant Professor and Research Associate at IRMO; and Mihael Mišo Mudrić, PhD, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb.

The workshop provided participants with comprehensive insight into the basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the risks and challenges related to its use, and its application in real-world contexts. The detailed agenda covered the ethics and principles of AI usage, the legal framework and standards related to AI, as well as the crucial role of responsible persons in companies during AI implementation. Furthermore, the workshop specifically addressed high-risk AI systems, risk management systems, and associated privacy, usage, and security policies.

IRMO Experts Held a Workshop as Part of the 50th Assembly of the Croatian Library Association

Dragana Markanović — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:31:05 +0000

The Croatian Library Association (Hrvatsko knjižničarsko društvo – HKD), which has been continuously operating since 1940 and unites key experts for the development of librarianship in Croatia, marks a significant milestone in 2025 – 85 years of existence.

The central event commemorating this important anniversary was the 50th Assembly of the Croatian Library Association, held on November 11–12, 2025, in Zagreb, at the National and University Library in Zagreb. This anniversary served as an opportunity not only to review past activities but also for the ambitious consideration of future guidelines for action.

In the year of its grand jubilee, the HKD is initiating the process of future planning and the preparation of its Development Strategy. The Strategy aims to further strengthen the professional community, enhance cooperation, and raise the visibility of the library profession in the broader social context.

The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) is actively involved in this strategic process by providing expert methodological support. In this context, the workshop titled “Challenges, Needs, Potentials, and SWOT Analysis within the Framework of Preparations for the HKD Development Strategy” was held.

The workshop was led by the Institute’s experts: Sanja Tišma, PhD, Ivana Keser, PhD, and Maja Hoić.