Publications
Public Procurement Corruption Map in the Republic of Serbia
Publishing date: 18 November 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this publication is to serve as a tool for the judiciary, law enforcement, auditors, public procurement professionals, bidders and contracting entities in their quest to further mitigate the risks and vulnerabilities for corruption in public procurement and restore confidence in the public sector that the awarding of government contracts is fully transparent, and to the public that funds are spent efficiently, effectively and economically.
Housing Models for Substandard Roma Settlements: Guidelines for Local Self-Governments, civil society organisations and Roma community
Publishing date: 4 November 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
“Housing Models for Substandard Roma Settlements: Guidelines for Local Self-Governments, civil society organizations and Roma community” is a handbook resulted from the work on the selection and refinement of the housing models used so far in Serbia for the improvement of housing conditions of Roma and other vulnerable persons. It provides guidelines for the implementation of 13 housing models, and contains descriptions, conceptual designs, technical parameters, construction materials to be used, as well as a list of necessary technical documentation including building and other permits, cost-estimations and timeline for each model. The publication aims to assist local self-governments, civil society organizations and other entities to effectively develop and implement their housing improvement projects on Roma settlements.
Let’s protect our community from flooding
Publishing date: 17 September 2014
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This leaflet aims at raising community awareness about flooding and flood risk reduction measures. It was developed within a project on enhancing community-based flood risk management in Zajecar municipality. The leaflet was distributed in the course of a comprehensive outreach campaign, the goal of which was to improve flood resilience of affected communities and to strengthen the involvement of civil society in flood risk reduction in Zajecar, a municipality prone to serious flooding. It is not available in English.
A Guide for animal husbandry farms: What is necessary to know in order to protect the health and welfare of animals after flooding
Publishing date: 11 June 2014
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The leaflet carries information on how to handle animals, carcasses and contaminated material of animal origin and activities related to disinfection, disinsection and deratisation. It also provides names and contact details of veterinary inspectors in each Serbian District. The leaflet is intended to raise awareness of farmers returning to their flooded property, to increase the security and health of the livestock. Only Serbian version of the Fact Sheet is available.
European Support for Roma Inclusion Fact Sheet
Publishing date: 4 June 2014
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Technical Assistance for Roma Inclusion (TARI) is a 4.8 mn EUR European Union-funded project, implemented by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, to assist Serbian institutions in the improvement of life of Roma people in the following areas: access to basic rights and civic participation, labour market, education, health, social welfare, adequate housing and job creation. Key stakeholders and implementing partners include the Office for Human and Minority Rights, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Policy, Ministry of Education Science and Technological Development, Ministry of Construction and Urbanism, NGO Praxis, the Roma Education Fund, the Government of Serbia European Integration Office and Social Inclusion and the Poverty Reduction Unit.
Prosecutorial investigation, regional criminal procedure legislation and experiences in application
Publishing date: 11 June 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This monograph by a group of authors under the title Prosecutorial Investigation – regional criminal procedure legislation and experiences in application, which is issued by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, addresses one of the most current issues relating to the process of the reform of criminal procedure laws, not only of the countries in the region (Serbia, BiH, Croatia, Macedonia, Slovenia, and Montenegro), but in a much wider context.
Existing models of housing improvement for Roma: Social and affordable housing solutions for Roma and vulnerable population in Serbia
Publishing date: 20 May 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The study “Existing models of housing improvement for Roma: Social and affordable housing solutions for Roma and vulnerable population in Serbia” provides an overview of housing solutions, or models, that were implemented in Serbia so far in projects of improvement of housing conditions in substandard Roma settlements, and which could, with certain improvements, be used in future projects. The study was done within the housing component of the “We are here together – European support for Roma inclusion” project which is implemented by OSCE Mission to Serbia and financed by the European Union.
Youth and Hooliganism in Sports Events
Publishing date: 9 May 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This new OSCE-publication covers the problem of youth and football violence in Serbia. It's making was supported by the Police Academy and the Interior Ministry of Serbia. It is based on a survey conducted in 25 secondary schools throughout Serbia on a sample of 3662 pupils. The survey addressed issues of football hooliganism, awareness of young people, involvement in fan groups, delinquent behaviour, alcohol and drugs abuse, and linkages to racism. This publication is produced only in Serbian. The English version is a courtesy translation.
Family Guide for Emergency Preparedness and Response
Publishing date: 17 May 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A manual on family behavior in emergency situations, published by the Section for Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Serbia.
Handbook on the Right of Access to Justice in Matters related to Environmental Protection in Administrative Procedures and Administrative Disputes
Publishing date: 5 March 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook contains a comprehensive analysis of the procedures regarding access to environmental information and public participation in environmental decision-making processes prescribed by different laws and a review of current administrative and judicial practice related to public participation in environmental protection procedures. The Handbook also includes case law analyses of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights and portrays the current practice of the Commissioner for Access to Information of Public Importance. It is intended for judges dealing with administrative judicial matters, civil servants who conduct environmental procedures, representatives of civil society and general public and undergraduate and postgraduate law students. Not available in English.