Activities
Democratization
OSCE promotes democracy and assists the participating States in building democratic institutions.
The OSCE brings people together across borders at a professional level to discuss issues and develop capacities necessary for the consolidation of democratic culture. The Organization's activities are aimed at all aspects of democracy, including methods of governance, participation of women and men in political life, respect for the rule of law and the development of transparent legislation that meets OSCE commitments and other international standards.
In Albania, the OSCE maintains Civil Society Development Centres (CSDCs) that aim to strengthen civil society organizations by offering services such as training, advice and facilities.
OSCE Institutions active in democratization:
Features
Mission helps improve participatory governance in Kosovo
With a series of workshops and guidebooks, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo is helping to address the main challenges municipal officials face, such as involving the public in decision-making.
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Helping Kosovo's institutions improve public service
The OSCE is helping Kosovo's Independent Oversight Board, to which public servants submit appeals on hiring, firing and employment practices in the civil service, become fully independent.
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OSCE Mission helps Kosovo MPs meet their constituencies
For the first time since the establishment of the Kosovo Assembly in 2000, the OSCE Mission has brought Assembly Representatives closer to their constituencies by supporting outreach trips and town hall meetings.
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Distribution of election information by volunteers of GONG, a domestic NGO supporting minority council elections in Croatia on 18 May 2003. (GONG)