This page is focused on the project BORE – The substance and colours of sustainable regional development in Croatia which will be implemented throughout 48 months (31. 12. 2023.- 31. 12. 2027.) and will be financially supported by the NextGenerationEU program. The goals of the project are to explore sustainable solutions for balanced socio-economic development which promotes innovative, digital, green and environmentally sustainable and resilient solutions as well as to confirm the importance of culture for overall development and psychological wellbeing of individuals and the society with the aim of solving problems in the society and recognizing fully its role in public policies.
In the framework of the project research will be conducted related to sustainable development by way of focusing on the environmental, economic, social and cultural segment of development on the global and national level. Knowledge and understanding of new development themes in society and economy which are relevant for sustainable regional development in Croatia will be the core of our research. New concepts and approaches will be introduced with the aim of enabling prompt scientific research response related to key necessary changes relevant for sustainable environmental, social, economic local and regional development as well as sustainable development by way of culture.
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Call for Papers Announced for the International Conference “Culture, Tourism, and Well-being: From Heritage to Healing”
The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) has announced a call for papers for the international conference Culture, Tourism and Well-being: From Heritage to Healing, which will be held on October 22–23, 2026, at the Croatian Natural History...
As part of the activities of the project The Substance and Colors of Sustainable Development (BORE), we participated in the conference “The Contribution of Audit and Evaluation to Better Governance of Public Policies”, held at the Institute of Economics, Zagreb, on October 30, 2025
At the Institute of Economics, Zagreb, in cooperation with the Croatian Evaluation Society (HEVAL), the conference “The Contribution of Audit and Evaluation to Better Governance of Public Policies” took place on October 30, 2025. The event included a panel discussion...
Agreement on future cooperation in culture, health, and well-being projects
Head of the Centre for Sustainable Development through Culture, Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelinčić, and assistant Marta Šveb Dragija held a meeting with doc.dr.sc. Ana Havelka Meštrović, during which they agreed on future collaboration with a particular focus on the areas...
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CSDC- Center for Sustainable Development through Culture
CSDC- The Center for Sustainable Development through Culture (CORK – Centar za održivi razvoj kroz kulturu) promotes innovative holistic approaches in studying culture with the aim of sustainable development. In this case, culture is examined through its intrinsic (what culture is per se) and instrumental value (its role in the development of other areas). The research focuses on topics such as cultural tourism, creative industries, cultural heritage, innovations in culture and social innovations, experience economy and behavioral economics in the field of culture.