Moderation of workshops in the process of preparing the Development Strategy of the City of Zagreb 2020

Brief outline:
The experts of the Institute of Economics, Zagreb provided support in implementation of participatory activities related to analytical background and strategy development (i.e. formulation of objectives, priorities and measures). During the five-month period (May – September 2013), a total of six workshops were prepared and implemented. Two workshops were carried out with the representatives of working groups and two with the representatives of the Partnership Council. Additionally, one thematic workshop was held on the topic of Linking the development strategy and spatial development of the City of Zagreb, and one on the topic of Identification of joint strategic development objectives and projects of the City of Zagreb and Zagreb County.   

Through interactive discussion with workshop participants, the objective was to ensure quality methodological guidance and improvement of the process in key phases of preparing the Development Strategy of the City of Zagreb 2020. The results of the workshops were increased capacities of workshop participants in understanding and preparation of strategic development documents. Findings collected during the workshops served in preparing the Development Strategy of the City of Zagreb 2020. Upon completion of each workshop, a short Report with conclusions was prepared, and at the end of the project the Final Report was prepared.  

The researchers from the Institute of Economics, Zagreb (Dr. Irena Đokić, Dr. Marijana Sumpor, Dr. Jelena Budak) provided expertise and consulting services in conducting the workshops. For the purpose of the workshops, methodological background was prepared. Moreover, the most relevant information in the process of preparing the Development Strategy of the City of Zagreb 2020 was collected through group work and interactive approach in conducting workshops.