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Development strategy of the City of Rijeka 2014 – 2020

Initiative

Development strategy of the City of Rijeka 2014 – 2020

About

In September 2013, the City of Rijeka adopted the Development Strategy of the City of Rijeka until 2020. The Development Strategy of Rijeka is based on the Strategy of the European Union until 2020 and on electoral programme RI2020 with which the same-named coalition won local elections in May/June 2013.Three strategic goals:-Position Rijeka globally owing to the development of the Rijeka transport corridor-Develop a competitive economy on a knowledge-based society and new technology-Enable dignity of all citizens by strengthening social inclusion and developing projects of common interest

SDG

Region

HR03 - Jadranska Hrvatska

Country

Croatia

Date

01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2020

5P

Prosperity

Status/Progress/Experience

The participation of the public in the creation and adoption of this Strategy started already in February 2013 with the project “Razgovori o Rijeci 2020 / Talks about Rijeka 2020”, it continued with professional workshops during June 2013 in which more than 130 professionals took part and a wide public discussion on the Draft Strategy that included businessmen from Rijeka, city councillors, and via e-consultations all citizens and all interested groups. The Development Strategy of the City of Rijeka until 2020 was adopted by the City Council at its session held on 19 September 2013.