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OSCE supports a number of economic activities, based on the premise that poverty can contribute to conflict, while inversely, economic development and cooperation are cornerstones of regional stability and security.
Based on the Maastricht Strategy as well as recommendations from past Economic and Environmental Fora, OCEEA has developed activities in the following areas:
Business and investment promotion
OSCE seeks to assist States to develop a business-friendly environment and to strengthen entrepreneurship capacity.
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Combating trafficking in human beings
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) takes actions to address the economic causes of trafficking.
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Energy security dialogue
The Maastricht Strategy states that a high level of energy security requires a predictable, reliable, economically acceptable, commercially sound and environmentally friendly energy supply.
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"Deepening economic and social disparities, lack of rule of law, weak governance in public and corporate spheres, corruption, widespread poverty and high unemployment are among the economic factors, which threaten stability and security. They can provide a breeding ground for other major threats." OSCE Strategy to Address Threats to Security and Stability in the Twenty-First Century, adopted at the Maastricht Ministerial Council in December 2003
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Conference on Economic Co-operation in Europe in Bonn
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OSCE Strategy document for the Economic and Environmental Dimension
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