The Potential of the Professional and Scientific Diaspora for the Economic Development of Croatia: Study of Croatians in Australia
Project leader: dr. sc. Katica Jurčević
In today’s era of the global information society, the relationship between the Croatian diaspora and the homeland, Croatia has changed, especially when considering the descendants of Croatian emigrants. Although significant numbers of Croats and their descendants have returned/moved to Croatia has been recorded, we believe that it is not necessary to physically return to Croatia to be able to actively participate in the social, cultural, scientific, and economic development of Croatia. With this in mind, the project focuses on deepening understandings of the influences on Croatian communities in Australia, their structure and identity-building processes, as well as on circular migration and linking scientists and professionals from Croatia and Australia through virtual methods.