Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, Croatia had recorded steady economic growth of close to 3 percent. A severe economic recession triggered by covid-19 reversed the income gains, poverty reduction, and fiscal sustainability that Croatia achieved during the past five years. The crisis could nevertheless provide an opportunity for Croatia to revisit its growth model and focus on policies to increase resilience to exogenous shocks and raise growth potential.

• Will Croatia emerge stronger from the crisis?
• Green agenda: what is the plan?
• Digital transformation beyond the pandemic: what needs to be done?