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The report presents findings and conclusions derived from World Bank analysis, addressing labor demand and supply constraints, skills and spatial gaps, and barriers created by institutional features. It also highlights flexible work limitations, the effects of non-labor income such as remittances, and employment challenges for older workers tied to retirement patterns and the pension system.","HARNESSING HUMAN CAPITAL F OR GR OWTHIN CR OATIA  \nUnleashing Potential for Economic Takeoff Amid Demographic and Technological Change  \nPub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \n© 2023 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank  \n1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet:](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[ www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nRights and Permissions  \nThe material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.  \nAny queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625;  \ne-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org).  \nThis work is a product of the staff of the World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments that they represent.  \nThe World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work.  \nHarnessing Human Capital for Growth in Croatia  \nAcknowledgments  \nThis report has been prepared by a team led by Nithin Umapathi and consisting of Malathi Velamuri (Consultant), Clement Joubert (World Bank), Lea-Karla Matić (EIZ), Tibor Kovac (EIZ), Vedran Recher (EIZ), Maria Ustinova (World Bank), Nicholas Gailey (Consultant), Boryana Gotcheva (Consultant), Daniel Garrote Sanchez (World Bank), Lucia Brajkovic (World Bank), Zoran Anusic (World Bank), and Predrag Bejakovic (Consultant) . It has been prepared under the oversight and management of Gallina Andronova Vincelette (Country Director for the European Union), Fadia Saadah (Regional Director, Human Development), Jehan Arulpragasam (Country Manager for Croatia), and Cem Mete (Practice Manager, Social Protection and Jobs) . Fiona Mackintosh edited the report, and Elizaveta Tarasova provided the graphic design. Ruzica Jugovic provided administrative support. The team would like to acknowledge people who have provided important input and suggestions during the preparation of the report. The team thanks the peer reviewers Teo Matkovic, Pablo A. Acosta, Ciro Avitabile and Josip Funda for their invaluable feedback. Rafael De Hoyos Navarro offered instrumental guidance as program leader, Juul Pinxten made important contributions to the social protection chapter, Mauro Testaverde gave important suggestions on migration, and IvaTomic shared valuable insights on the Croatian labor market, which was greatly appreciated. Anna Koziel shared recent work on Croatian long-term care, and Mirey Ovadia shared her experience on ALMP. Ana Simundza gave valuable all-around assistance and insights. Nga Thi Viet Nguyen and Diego Ambasz provided helpful comments.  \nii  \nHarnessing Human Capital for Growth in Croatia  \nList of acronyms  \n\n| ALMMs | Active labor market measures |\n| --- | --- |\n| ALMP | Active labor market policies |\n| CASP-19 | The Quality of Life Scale assessing quality of life in individuals in early old age. |\n| CEE | Central and Eastern Europe |\n| CES | Croatian Employment Service |\n| CROQF | Croatian Qualifications Framework |\n| CSW | Case worker |\n| CVT | Continuing vocational training |\n| DESA | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN) |\n| DESI | Digital Economy and Society Index |\n| DIOC | Database on Immigrants in OECD and Non-OECD Countries |\n| ECA | European and Central Asia |\n| ECEC | Early childhood education and care |\n| ER | Employment rate |\n| ESI | European Skills Index |\n| EU | European Union |\n| EU-27 | Group of 27 EU member states |\n| GDP | Gross domestic product |\n| GFC | Global 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