World Bank Supports Health of Croatians

Minister of Finance, Boris Lalovac and the World Bank’s Regional Director for Central Europe and the Baltic Countries, Ms. Mamta Murthi today signed a Loan Agreement in the amount of EUR75 million (US$103.5 million) for the Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Services Program for Results, The Program will be implemented by the Ministry of Health, the Croatian Institute for Health Insurance, the Agency for Quality and Accreditation in Health Care and Social Welfare, and overseen by the Ministry of Finance.

World Bank and Croatia Sign Agreement Boosting Economic Recovery

Minister of Finance, Slavko Linić and the World Bank’s Country Manager for Croatia, Hongjoo Hahm, today signed a Loan Agreement in the amount of EUR150 million (US$206.8 million) for the Second Economic Recovery Development Policy Loan to the Republic of Croatia.

The loan is aimed at supporting the Government of Croatia’s efforts in accelerating sustainable economic recovery through the consolidation of public finances and the strengthening of the investment climate. The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved the loan yesterday, April 29th.

Invitation for Expression of Interest and Submission of Non-binding Offer in the Acquisition of Shares of HRVATSKA POŠTANSKA BANKA d.d.

The Government of the Republic of Croatia, represented by the Ministry of Finance, intends to sell all shares under its direct and indirect control, amounting to 99.13% of total shares, in Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d. ("HPB") and hereby invites all interested persons to express their interest and submission of the non-binding offer in the contemplated privatisation.