Productivity and Private Investment as Key Drivers of Competitiveness – ENT at the AmCham and World Bank Conference

The American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia (AmCham) and the World Bank organized the conference “Strengthening Competitiveness Through Private Investment”, which brought together representatives of the public and private sectors to discuss further measures for enhancing Croatia’s economic competitiveness.

Opening remarks were delivered by Andrea Doko Jelušić, Executive Director of AmCham Croatia, and Anna Akhalkatsi, World Bank Division Director for the European Union. Key guidelines for Croatia’s economic development were outlined by Tomislav Ćorić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Croatia.

The panel discussion “Productivity, People and Innovation” featured Siniša Krajnović, PhD, President of the Management Board of Ericsson Nikola Tesla, alongside Nataša Mikuš Žigman, Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds, Rina Musić, Managing Director for Croatia and Slovenia at Merck Sharp & Dohme, and Neven Vranković, Vice President for Corporate Affairs at Atlantic Grupa.

“Croatia has made significant progress in recent years. For long‑term competitiveness, it is essential to strengthen productivity and achieve a stronger position in international markets. This requires faster adoption of advanced technologies, continuous investment in knowledge and closer cooperation between the public and private sectors. It is precisely in this joint effort that I see the greatest potential for sustainable economic growth,” emphasized Siniša Krajnović.