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Analysis Of Formal And Non-Formal Education In The Republic Of Croatia

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  • Jozo Krajina

    (Faculty of Education at the University of J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek)

  • Ana Turkalj Krajina

    (Faculty of Education at the University of J.J. Strossmayer in Osijek)

  • Ines Komic

    (English Teacher at Gaudeamus)

Abstract

Creating contemporary economy based on knowledge is a necessary precondition when thinking about country’s global competitiveness. Investment into human capital of national economy has a big influence on her competitiveness. The aim of this paper is to analyse human capital throughout formal and non-formal education. Conclusions are given analysing relevant statistic indications of education. Particular country and the republic of Croatia are compared in relation to human capital. Conducted analysis wants to establish the quality of human capital. The importance and role of non-formal education as a possibility of continuous education is additionally pointed out. Non formal learning enables you to gain new knowledge, abilities, skills and competences which increases both individual and society competitiveness.

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  • Jozo Krajina & Ana Turkalj Krajina & Ines Komic, 2015. "Analysis Of Formal And Non-Formal Education In The Republic Of Croatia," Economy of eastern Croatia yesterday, today, tommorow, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Economics, Croatia, vol. 4, pages 589-595.
    • Handle: RePEc:osi:eecytt:v:4:y:2015:p:589-595
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