Naslov
The Lisbon Strategy in the wider European context

Autori
Samardžija, Višnja

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Reforms in Lisbon strategy implementation : economic and social dimensions : proceedings of the International Conference / Samardžija, Višnja - Zagreb : Institut za razvoj i međunarodne odnose (IRMO), 2006, 7-34

ISBN
953-6096-41-2

Skup
International conference on Reforms in Lisbon strategy implementation: Economic and social dimension

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 03.05.2006

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
European Union; Lisbon Strategy; revised Lisbon Strategy; Stabilisation and Association Process; Copenhagen Criteria

Sažetak
The paper presents an overview of key focuses in papers presented at the international conference “ Reforms in Lisbon Strategy Implementation: Economic and Social Dimensions” . Its aim is to give an introduction to authors’ contributions, putting them into the context of the overall debates that were held during the conference. The key message is that the initial Lisbon Strategy has not been a success due to the lack of political leadership, commitment and ownership on the part of member states, but also due to bad governance and lack of prioritisation. Hopefully the reforms following the mid-term review will result in improved delivery and better results thanks to the more focused objectives, clearer planning and stronger ownership of the process in member states. The experiences and achievements in implementation of the strategy in EU member states show that the situation differs from country to country. Good practice in new member states is particularly useful for Croatia. Although not obligatory, the Lisbon Agenda objectives are relevant for Croatia in the pre-accession stage. The Lisbon Strategy does not introduce additional EU membership criteria but, as was announced in the Commission documents, its objectives will be reflected in the EU’ s policies towards the whole South-East European region in the areas that can be considered priorities for the countries’ overall reforms. This paper continues with the key points from the authors’ contributions, including an assessment of Croatia’ s progress in approaching the Lisbon goals.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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