The Centre adheres to the OSCE approach to security covering politico-military, economic-environmental and human aspects with special emphasis on regional co-operation.
The Centre facilitates contacts and promotes information exchange with the Chairman-in-Office, other OSCE Institutions and OSCE participating States. The Centre also co-operates with international and local organizations and institutions.
The Centre develops and implements programmes to share OSCE values and expertise and facilitates the participation of governmental and non-governmental organizations in OSCE events abroad.
Further information on mandates, staffing levels and budgets can be found in the annual Survey of OSCE Field Operations.