Integration of persons under international protection in Croatia: between bureaucracy and meaningful inclusion

Abstract

This paper analyses main obstacles and challenges in formal process of integration in Croatia. It also describes the role of main providers in integration process: states, institutions and local community. Certain discrepancies were found between buerocracy integration process and those in practice. Furthermore, the role of NGO's and local community in integrations process is emphasized. At the end, recommendations were given for achieving a more efficient and meaningful integration process in Croatia.