PROJECTS
Finished projects
Before 2000, CERANEO conducted a series of action-oriented research related to cooperation between cities and associations, promoting the role of the non-profit sector in the provision of social services as well as activities of foundations in Croatia. CERANEO conducted the first study on corporate social responsibility.
CERANEO published:
- the Gazette Non-profit Sector from 1997 to 2000. CERANEO encouraged networking of organizations by organizing Croatian forums of non-profit / non-governmental organizations from 1997 to 2000.
- the Bilingual Dictionary of Non-profit Organizations in 1997 (data on 548 organizations)
In partnership with the Croatian Law Center, CERANEO submitted a request by which the Constitutional Court of Croatia abolished 16 provisions of the Law on Associations and participated in the drafting of the Draft Law on Associations.
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED BY CERANEO FROM 2000 TO PRESENT DAY:
2000. – 2004.
2006. – 2007.
2008. – 2010.
2012. – 2014.
2015. – 2016.
2017. – 2018.
2019. – 2021.
2022. – 2023.
2000. – 2001.
INDEX OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN CROATIA
pilot project
research on the development of civil society in Croatia; target group: representatives of different sectors and civil society stakeholders
2002.
DECENTRALIZATION OF SOCIAL POLICY AND THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
action-oriented research on cooperation between cities and municipalities and civil society organizations in the implementation of social programs and projects; target group: representatives of civil society organizations and local authorities
2004.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2004
Civil society in the process of gaining trust in Croatia and building the partnership with the State and other stakeholders
action-oriented research; identification of civil society weaknesses and recommendations for further developments; target groups representing various sectors and civil society stakeholders
2006.
ACHIEVEMENTS, PROBLEMS AND VISION OF FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT IN CROATIA
action-oriented research on foundations in Croatia; target group: foundations, organizers and creators of executive and legal acts relating to work, establishment and functioning of foundations
2007.
THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN STRENGHTENING THE COMBINED SOCIAL POLICY IN CROATIA
action-oriented research on inter sectoral cooperation and the role of civil society organizations in the implementation of social programs and projects; target group: representatives of various sectors and civil society stakeholders
2008.
INCENTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMBINED SOCIAL POLICY IN THE CITY OF ZAGREB
action-oriented research on inter sectoral cooperation and the role of civil society organizations in the implementation of social programs and projects led by the City of Zagreb; target group: representatives of various sectors and civil society stakeholders in the City of Zagreb region
2008.
CIVIL SOCIETY THEMES IN CLASSES AT CROATIAN UNIVERSITIES
action-oriented research on civil society themes which are included in educational programs in Croatian universities and the creation of common curriculum on civil society topics
2008.
ACHIEVEMENT OF PRIORITIES AND ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING MEASURES UNDER THE JOINT MEMORANDUM ON SOCIAL INCLUSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
action-oriented research on the state of housing needs in Croatia; general population
2008.
QUALITY OF LIFE AND SATISFACTION WITH THE WORK OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE BODY OF ZAGREB
research project; data on the needs and satisfaction of citizens of Zagreb with the work of City administrative body; City of Zagreb and its citizens
2009.
CROATIAN HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
action-oriented research on housing needs in Croatia; target group: general population
2009.
CIVIL SOCIETY INDEX IN THE SOCIAL AREA OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
action-oriented research; identification of civil society weaknesses and recommendations for further developments; target group: representatives of various sectors and civil society stakeholders
2009.
HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT OF FOUNDATIONS IN CROATIA
research on the history of development of the foundations in Croatia; target group: foundations, organizers and creators of executive and legal acts relating to work, establishment and functioning of foundations
2010.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2010
Identity construction: future challenges for civil society organizations as experts in the social field
the document presents a five-dimensional and sub-dimensional analysis as well as a presentation of data on individual indicators. Results were obtained from the EVS 2008 survey, Index CSOs 2008 organizational survey, external perception research and the secondary data base on Index CSOs. The five dimensions are: civic engagement, level of organization, value practice, perceived influence and external environment.
2012.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2012
the global economic crisis affected all dimensions of CSOs sustainability index in Croatia which in 2012 stands at 3.2. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.0), organizational capacity (3.1), financial sustainability (4.3), advocacy (3.1), service provision (3.2), infrastructure (2.7) and public image (3.0).
2012.
TRANSLATION OF THE ETHOS TYPOLOGY ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING EXCLUSION
2012.
SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
Working together to build a strong city
A document that represents a pledge of the city′s economic and social development. The social profile emphasizes and introduces new frameworks for future socio-economic development: strengthening of social cohesion, social investment, innovation and social entrepreneurship. Moreover, additional indicators are introduced and promoted, which identify “new” social groups at risk of social exclusion.
2013.
SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
Investing in citizens for a stronger and more resilient city
provides information on changingthe guidelines of future social investments, while encouraging philanthropic and investment climate in the development of human resources and ensuring the well-being of all citizens
2014.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2014
The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2014 stands at 3.2. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (2.9), organizational capacity (3.1), financial sustainability (4.3), advocacy (3.1), service provision (3.1), infrastructure (2.7) and public image (3.1).
2014.
SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
Good governance and social innovation as a response to new social risks
the documentemphasizes the concept of good governance, that is, openness of the process to all stakeholders: government, citizens, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. It also concentrates on the concept of social innovation in terms of urban management, which should not be an isolated process. Moreover, it is expected to seek new solutions through new processes and working methods that link the city administration with citizens and other key stakeholders.
2014. – 2015.
EVALUATION OF THE CARE PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE, DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND REDUCING THE RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
through project was created following: a database on homeless, a unique questionnaire for beneficiaries placed in shelters/overnight shelters, an evaluation questionnaire for care providers for the homeless. Activities aimed at the development of social mentoring for the homeless were held. The report “Key trends in the area of homelessness in Croatia” was prepared as a way of presenting the data obtained from the project activities.
2014. – 2020.
STRENGTHENING LOCAL CAPACITIES TO IMPLEMENT THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL MODEL AND ACCESS TO EUROPEAN SOCIAL NETWORKS
The publication “Towards social investment for growth and cohesion – including the implementation of the European Social Fund 2014-2020” was created
2015.
SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
Answers to the challenges of population ageing
the document reflects increasingly unfavorable predictions from the elderly in Croatian demographic structure due to the basic indicators of aging state that population is aging at an accelerated rate. The statistical presentation includes recommendations for the Strategy of social welfare for the elderly in the Republic of Croatia and the recommendations for the City of Zagreb.
2015.
EUROPEANIZATION OF CROATIAN SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL CHARTER
through project was created following: Manual on concepts of social policy and analysis of social indicators – guidelines for regional workshops, which informed the participants of regional discussion on the state of social policies at regional level; Publication Croatian Social Charter – key conclusions from the regional discussions
2015.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2015
The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2015 stands at 3.2. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.0), organizational capacity (3.2), financial sustainability (4.3), advocacy (3.1), service provision (3.1), infrastructure (2.7) and public image (3.1).
2015. – 2016.
HOW TO GET A JOB FOR HOMELESS? BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORTING THE INTEGRATION OF THE HOMELESS
the publication “Employing the homeless” was created, which combines the main finding of the educational workshop and focus groups within the project; the educational workshop “How to get a job for homeless” was held in Varaždin, Karlovac and Zagreb, in which representatives of shelters/overnight shelters participated, representatives of the regional branches of the Croatian Employment Service and centers for social welfare, as well as the homeless themselves. Guidelines on inclusion of the homeless in active employment policies were agreed and subsequently adopted by the Croatian Employment Service.
2016.
SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
The European Urban Agenda as a framework for the development of cohesive and more competitive cities
the document provides information on the European network for the development of cities and urban areas as centers of economic effectiveness and social cohesion. Other words, economic prosperity and solidarity, based on the analysis of the key documents setting goals and thematic prioritized areas of urban development while emphasizing the practical scope of european urban development
2016.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2016
The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2016 stands at 3.3. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.1), organizational capacity (3.3), financial sustainability (4.5), advocacy (3.2), service provision (3.1), infrastructure (2.8) and public image (3.2).
2016. – 2018.
EMPOWERING THE HOMELESS, SUPPORTING EXPERTS AND BUILDING INNOVATIVE MODELS OF CARE FOR THE HOMELESS
the publication “Review of some characteristics and needs of the beneficiaries of eight Croatian shelters and overnight shelters for the homeless in the period from 2017 to 2019” was created. It contains the findings of the research created as part of this three-year program. The publication is informative in nature, but it also points to areas where additional development and expansion of services is needed, as well as the potential direction of future research on this issue; created a shorter documentary report about the homeless “Undocumented”; created photo documentation of hidden places of residence of the homeless; made a documentary report “The street is not home”; organized and conducted the first psychosocial support workshops for shelter managers and experts working with the homeless
2017. – 2018.
ACTION-ORIENTED RESEACRH ON VIOLENCE AGAINST THE ELDERLY IN NORTHERN CROATIA
through action-oriented research empirical insight into violence against the elderly in the region of Northern Croatia was obtained; key stakeholders were networked and strengthened for the development of adequate programs and innovative projects for the prevention of violence and assistance to elderly victims of violence, and an effort was made to sensitize the public about the issue with the aim of increasing the sensibility of the position of the elderly; the publication “Challenges of the prevention of violence against the elderly” was created, presenting the main findings of the project
2017. – 2018.
COMPARATIVE SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
Challenges of the implementation of guidelines on European Pillar of Social Rights in the City of Zagreb
the document identifies, in nine observed areas, the challenges of the social development of the city, which certainly represent significant risks, but also the potential of the City of Zagreb for the further development of projects and programs
2017.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2017
The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2017 stands at 3.3. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.1), organizational capacity (3.2), financial sustainability (4.4), advocacy (3.2), service provision (3.1), infrastructure (2.8) and public image (3.2).
2018. – 2019.
DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM FOR THE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT OF STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF THE HOMELESS
continued cooperation between civil society and the academic community through an innovative model of service learning; prepared basis for a local strategic document in the City of Pula with a link to EU programs; developed a proposal for a volunteer program and guidelines for volunteer management for the Oaza association from Rijeka; created a manual for the implementation of the “Housing first” model; a manual was created as a concise strategic document with clear guidelines for the implementation of social mentoring of the homeless
2018. – 2019.
REACTIVATION AND INTEGRATION OF MARGINALIZED YOUTH – NEET INTO LABOUR MARKET – RIM
publication “How to respond to the challenges of integration and reactivation of young people in NEET status?”
2018.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2018
The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2018 stands at 3.4. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.1), organizational capacity (3.5), financial sustainability (4.4), advocacy (3.2), service provision (3.1), infrastructure (2.9) and public image (3.3).
2019.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2019
The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2019 stands at 3.4. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.1), organizational capacity (3.5), financial sustainability (4.5), advocacy (3.1), service provision (3.2), infrastructure (2.9) and public image (3.2).
2019. – 2020.
COMPARATIVE SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
Challenges of dealing with the social impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the earthquake in the City of Zagreb
the document provides an overview of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the earthquake in Zagreb on nine observed areas with an indication of priority action in the future with the aim of developing social policy, social cohesion and improving the quality of life of citizens
2019. – 2020.
STRENGTHENING THE NETWORK OF SERVICES FOR THE HIDDEN HOMELESS
through project the psychosocial support to the homeless was provided, supervisory support to shelter workers and the implementation of an advocacy campaign in cities that do not provide services for the homeless or provide them in insufficient capacity was carried out. Publication “Homelessness yesterday, today, tomorrow” was created.
2020.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN – AN INFORMATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE POSSIBLE RISKS WHEN CONCLUDING A CONTRACT ON LIFETIME AND LIFELONG ALIMONY
Through an information campaign through the online network and the network of local stakeholders, elderly people and the general public were informed about the possibility of counseling and the potential risks of entering into a contract on lifelong and lifelong support
2020.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2020
During 2020, Croatia was hit by two powerful earthquakes with serious damage and consequences for the citizens of the cities of Zagreb and Petrinja, as well as the surrounding areas. Also, Croatia continues to deal with a greater influx of migrants and asylum seekers. The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2020 stands at 3.4. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.1), organizational capacity (3.5), financial sustainability (4.6), advocacy (3.1), service provision (3.2), infrastructure (2.9) and public image (3.1).
2020. – 2021.
SOCIAL PROFILE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB
Actualization of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan in the urban context
the document provides guidelines on the improvement of all nine observed and analyzed areas with the aim – more effective implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in the city of Zagreb and the achievement of EU goals
2021.
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION SUSTAINABILITY INDEX IN CROATIA IN 2021
The civil society organization sustainability index in Croatia in 2021 stands at 3.3. Seven dimensions were analyzed: legal environment (3.1), organizational capacity (3.5), financial sustainability (4.6), advocacy (3.1), service provision (3.2), infrastructure (2.8) and public image (3.1).
2021. – 2023.
AND WHERE ARE YOU? REACTIVATION AND REINTEGRATION OF INACTIVE YOUTH IN NEET STATUS
Croatia ranks highest in terms of the proportion of young people in NEET status, according to the latest EUROSTAT data. Most of the time, this group of young people does not learn so-called soft skills from their parents or in school, despite the fact that they are crucial for social inclusion, particularly given the current economic climate.
2020. – 2023.
AN INNOVATIVE MODEL OF SOCIAL INCLUSION OF THE HOMELESS, EMPOWERING EXPERTS AND STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF THE CROATIAN NETWORK FOR THE HOMELESS
A three-year program would empower professionals who work with the homeless and provide psychosocial assistance to those who are homeless or at-risk-of homelessness and to promote better active housing policies in Croatia.
2022. – 2023.
STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN PILLAR OF SOCIAL RIGHTS IN CROATIA
Croatia has limited capacities for monitoring and adapting the development of social policies aimed at an innovative social state that takes into account new social risks and includes civil society organizations.