World Bank assesses Croatia's science and innovation capacity

The World Bank completed a diagnostic review of Croatia's research, university, and innovation systems to identify structural weaknesses and policy gaps. This type of assessment typically precedes World Bank funding or technical assistance aimed at strengthening how a country develops new technology and knowledge — which matters because innovation capacity directly affects whether a country can compete economically and solve domestic problems without constant dependence on imports or external expertise.

A national innovation system assessment is a prerequisite signal for potential World Bank investment in research infrastructure, university funding, or tech policy reform — it tells you whether a country is about to receive guidance and money to restructure how it builds technical capability.