ZAGREB, Nov 21 (Hina) - A report, drawn up by the Ivica Racan Cabinet at the end of its term of office, reads that the biggest successes of the current government were pulling the country out of international isolation and accelerated
integration into the European Union.
ZAGREB, Nov 21 (Hina) - A report, drawn up by the Ivica Racan Cabinet
at the end of its term of office, reads that the biggest successes of
the current government were pulling the country out of
international isolation and accelerated integration into the
European Union. #L#
According to the report, entitled 'Croatia 2000-2003', the
incumbent government has achieved internal political and economic
stability and kickstarted economic development.
The statements are corroborated with data on a 5.2 percent economic
growth in 2002, which was the highest growth rate in the region.
The government also pointed to the successful road construction,
increased army and police efficiency, reduction of military and
police staff, and lower costs.
Responding to criticism that the authorities were socially
insensitive, the government said the benefits from social welfare
schemes were doubled.
As regards the judiciary, the report points to the establishment of
the USKOK, a body for the fight against organised crime and
corruption, a cut in the number of cases in which the statute of
limitations has run out, and efforts to regulate land registers, as
well as greater media freedoms and more active civic organisations
in the field of civil society.
The government also cited its results in fields of environmental
protection, education, science and culture.
(hina) ms sb