The Central State Administrative Office for e-Croatia is the central body of the Government of the Republic of Croatia responsible for formulating, implementing, co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation of the Information Society Policy. Believing that many of the reforms can be accomplished by implementing modern methods, such as using modern technology, and utilising the positive experiences from our European surroundings, the Central State Administrative Office for e-Croatia began implementation of the e-Croatia Programme in 2004.

The e-Croatia Programme was structured as a framework programme encompassing the strategic objectives of creating a favourable institutional and legal framework for developing a secure electronic communications infrastructure and fostering the innovative use of ICT's through e-Government, e-Education, e-Health, e-Business and e-Justice. The main goal is creating a modern, innovative and user-focused public administration by the time Croatia becomes a full member of the European Union, as well as achieve the level of development of content and information services present in EU member countries. The Programme objectives are well aligned with the objectives of the EU i2010 Initiative.

Through technology being an impressive engine for progress - in business, government and everyday life - citizens of the Republic of Croatia are now realising the immense potential that exists. So far we have developed a full spectrum of e-projects, such as e-Islands, Moja uprava (My Government), HITRO.HR, etc. As a result, Croatia is now earning its place in the global IT arena, being evaluated by the World Economic Forum as a regional leader in the development of the Information Society. Today, our challenge lies in keeping the momentum going.

Mr. Igor Lučić,
State Secretary for e-Croatia