Assessment of the Digital Market in Croatia
With a view to supporting Croatia’s continued efforts to advance its digital transformation, this report contains the findings of a comprehensive study of the digital sector in Croatia. In this study, the digital sector is defined as the internet (...
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| Format: | Report |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2021
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/158301619622844931/Final-Report http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35541 |
| Summary: | With a view to supporting Croatia’s
continued efforts to advance its digital transformation,
this report contains the findings of a comprehensive study
of the digital sector in Croatia. In this study, the digital
sector is defined as the internet (fixed and mobile),
telephony (fixed and mobile), and pay TV markets. The study
examines indicators of Croatia’s performance relative to a
set of peer countries and the European Union (EU) average,
with an emphasis on fixed and mobile broadband services as
foundational elements of the digital transformation. To
complete the assessment, other related factors, such as
human capital, the integration of digital technology into
the economy, and digital public services, are also
considered at a higher level. The study then identifies
specific gaps pertaining to digital infrastructure as well
as the regulations and policies needed for a vibrant and
competitive digital sector. On the opportunities side, the
study assesses the relevance of encouraging the development
of four emerging technologies in Croatia: the Internet of
Things (IoT); artificial intelligence (AI); data centers and
cloud services; and smart cities. The report concludes with
high-level strategic and actionable recommendations drawn
from the analysis. In light of the three national disasters
that have recently affected Croatia, namely, the Zagreb
earthquake in March 2020, the December earthquakes that
struck the Sisak-Moslavina County, and the outbreak of
Coronavirus (COVID-19), this report also highlights the role
that digital infrastructure and services could play in
strengthening Croatia’s resilience to such crises. |
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