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Ana Štefanec, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Economics, University of Osijek. She holds a postgraduate specialist degree in Accounting, Auditing and Analysis (2018) and a PhD in Management (2022). Her academic work integrates teaching, research, and civil society engagement through multiple leadership roles.
Her educational background includes:
- Postgraduate Specialist Study: Accounting, Auditing and Analysis (2018), Faculty of Economics in Osijek
- Doctoral Study: Management (2022), Faculty of Economics in Osijek
Dr. Štefanec's research focuses on sustainable business practices, environmental accounting, and the creative industry, examining corporate sustainability transitions in Croatia and Europe. Her work addresses SME adoption of green practices, ESG metrics in energy sectors, and socially responsible creativity, often bridging academic research with community initiatives through volunteer engagement.
Analysis of her publications reveals dominant trends in sustainability reporting standardization, bibliometric mapping of energy sector transitions, and creative industry economics. Her recent work increasingly analyzes European energy companies' ESG disclosures and low-carbon growth pathways while maintaining strong connections to Croatian creative sector development.
She received the State Award for the Popularization and Promotion of Science (2016) for the Creative Treasury project. Additional recognition includes:
- State Award for the Popularization and Promotion of Science (2016)
Dr. Štefanec contributes to the Croatian Science Foundation project "Economic Challenges of the Transition to Low-Carbon Growth" (2021-2025). She mentors students through undergraduate and doctoral programs while leading the Andizet Association and serving on the board of the Center for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights Osijek, demonstrating deep commitment to connecting academic work with societal impact.
She directs the Creative Treasury symposium series and leads the Andizet Institute's research initiatives, fostering collaborations between academia, government, and creative enterprises to advance sustainable development through innovative knowledge-sharing platforms.
