Relations of Institutions of the Republic of Croatia with Croats Abroad with Special Emphasis on Diaspora Relations
Relations of Institutions of the Republic of Croatia with Croats Abroad with Special Emphasis on Diaspora Relations

Summary/Abstract: This paper provides basic information about the legislative and institutional framework of the Republic of Croatia. This framework enables and encourages the development of systematic, continuous, and effective communication and cooperation with members of the Croatian people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Croatian national minority in twelve European countries, and the Croatian diaspora in European and overseas countries. The paper offers an analysis and description of the relationship of Croatian institutions with Croatian diaspora as well as a cross-section of the most important activities, programs, and projects that have been introduced for members of the diaspora. It places special emphasis on the work and activities of the Central State Office for Croats Abroad – the central body of the state administration responsible for developing relations with Croats outside the Republic of Croatia. It designs and implements various programs and supports numerous strategic and identity-related projects. Very important are the activities of the Ministry of Science and Education, especially in the field of learning and teaching Croatian language and culture abroad. The Central State Office for Croats Abroad, the Ministry of Science and Education, the Ministry of Culture and Media, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Croatian cultural institution Matica hrvatska (Matrix Croatica), scientific institutes, universities, schools, and other institutions, organisations, and associations implement and/or support many programs and projects. They also develop partnerships with institutions and associations of the Croatian diaspora, thereby contributing to the development of Global Croatian Unity.

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