EU Projects & Strategic Development
Preparation and implementation of EU-funded and development projects, business plans, strategic planning, partnership development and organisational development.
Strategy. People. Technology. Impact.
From idea to lasting impact.
We bring together strategy, EU-funded projects, new technologies, mental health, and the digital and green transition to build sustainable solutions for organisations and communities.
We operate according to social entrepreneurship principles.
Areas of Expertise
Connecting expertise that drives change.
Research, Analysis & Recommendations
Designing and conducting research, needs analysis and programme evaluation, and producing expert analyses and actionable recommendations.
Public Policy & Advocacy
Monitoring and analysing public policy, engaging stakeholders, preparing development measures and advocating for evidence-based solutions.
Education & Capacity Building
Training, workshops, mentoring and competency development in project management, communication, advocacy, social entrepreneurship and people-centred work.
Digital & Green Transition
Developing new services and initiatives that connect technology, sustainability, responsible resource management and local community development.
Mental Health & Organisational Development
Psychological expertise, employee wellbeing, team development, change management, burnout prevention and improving organisational culture.
We design and deliver training, workshops, mentoring and capacity-building programmes for organisations, institutions, professionals, young people and other groups. Topics include project management, social entrepreneurship, advocacy, communication, mental health, conflict management, team development, youth work and the use of digital tools.
- Project management
- Social entrepreneurship
- Advocacy
- Communication
- Mental health
- Conflict management
- Team development
- Youth work
- Digital tools
Who we work with
businesses and social enterprises
civil society organisations
public institutions and local communities
development and international partners
Our Approach
From a good idea to a workable solution.
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We shape
We understand the needs, bring different perspectives together, and shape a workable solution.
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We deliver
We connect people, resources, technology, partnerships and funding opportunities.
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We measure & evolve
We track impact and adapt the solution so it stays relevant and sustainable over time.
Research & Public Policy
From data to decisions.
TaDu connects research, needs analysis and hands-on experience with the development of recommendations, strategies and policy measures. We help organisations and institutions better understand their users' needs, assess programme impact and shape evidence-based solutions.
Research & Analysis
Research design, data collection and analysis, needs mapping and the interpretation of findings.
Recommendations & Strategic Documents
Turning research findings into actionable recommendations, policy measures, strategies, programmes and action plans.
Public Policy & Advocacy
Policy monitoring, stakeholder consultation, preparing expert proposals and advocating for positive social change.
A good decision starts with understanding real needs.
Featured Experience
Project experience that backs up our words.
ESF project
Social Entrepreneur STO POSTO — Stable, Lasting, Sustainable
TaDu led an ESF-funded project supporting the transition of the business toward social-enterprise principles, the development of a new business activity, employment, and competency building.
October 2020 – September 2022
Implementation
23 months
Duration
HRK 859,832.00
Total value
HRK 730,857.20
EU co-financing · 85%
8
semi-structured interviews with members of the target group
3
people employed in project implementation
1
business plan and newly registered business activity
Expertise & Experience
People who connect different perspectives.
TaDu brings together business, project and policy experience with psychological expertise, a research-driven approach and international cooperation.
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Dubravko Šopar
Master of International Business
Dubravko connects business development, EU projects, public policy and strategic planning. His experience includes preparing and implementing development projects, advocacy, building national and international partnerships, and working across the business, public and civil society sectors.
He has contributed to national and European initiatives, advisory bodies and working groups related to human capital development, youth, social innovation, and the ESF and ESF+ programmes.
- public policy & advocacy
- training & facilitation
- international cooperation
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Tanja Herceg
Psychologist · doctoral student
Tanja Herceg is a psychologist and doctoral student at the University of Zagreb. She combines organisational psychology, mental health, research and people development. Her experience includes team development, education, programme evaluation, public policy and supporting organisations through change.
She has experience leading organisations and international teams and working within European networks and organisations, including the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency – ERYICA. She has contributed to international and EU projects and initiatives focused on youth, mental health, sustainable development and social inclusion.
- mental health & wellbeing
- training & mentoring
- public policy & international cooperation
Selected research focused on community needs
Dubravko Šopar and Tanja Herceg co-authored research on the living context and habits of young people in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, as well as research into the needs of young people in Grubišno Polje. The findings informed recommendations for local youth policies, programmes and services.
- "Perception of the Living Context and Habits of Young People in Bjelovar-Bilogora County"2017
- "Needs of Young People in Grubišno Polje"2018
About Us
An interdisciplinary approach to development.
TaDu is a company operating according to social entrepreneurship principles and contributing through its work to social innovation, the social economy and sustainable community development.
As an interdisciplinary development partner, we connect business experience, psychology, research, public policy and technology. We work from understanding needs and shaping strategy through project implementation and impact measurement.
Collaboration & Partnerships
Bring TaDu into your project, consortium or working group.
We are open to developing national and international projects, joint applications, thematic and expert working groups, and initiatives connecting the business, social, research, technology and public sectors.
TaDu can contribute as a development partner, expert stakeholder or lead for specific project activities.
Contact
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