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Marko Kovačić is an Associate Professor at the University of Rijeka and teaches methodological courses at Algebra College. His work bridges public policy and political sociology, with a thematic focus on youth issues and educational policy. He leads the micro-qualification program in Public Policy Analysis at the University of Rijeka and contributes to European youth policy through roles in expert working groups, EU Council presidencies, and the Council of Europe’s Pool of European Youth Researchers.
- Education:
- Postdoctoral training at the University of Graz
- PhD in Public Policy from the University of Ljubljana
- Master’s in Political Science from Central European University
- Second Master’s in Public Policy from the Faculty of Political Science, Zagreb
- Visiting researcher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and University of Minnesota
Research Interests center on youth policy, youth sociology, evidence-based policymaking, and social research methodology. His work explores power dynamics in youth policy, civic education, youth participation in Eastern Europe, and the impact of austerity measures on political behavior. Recent publications highlight methodological frameworks for policy design, institutional trust during crises, and the role of debate in cognitive development.
Scientific Contributions include advisory roles in EU youth policy, membership in editorial boards of scientific journals, and project evaluations for European institutions. He has organized policy debates and contributed to national youth certification systems, civic education programs, and Croatian curriculum reforms.
Advocacy includes co-organizing the 2016–2017 Croatia Can Do Better protests for educational reform and active involvement in youth organizations. His work emphasizes democratic consolidation, participatory policymaking, and addressing horizontal governance challenges in youth policy.
