The overall theme of the 11th Meeting of the Economic Forum was "Trafficking in Human Beings, Drugs, Small Arms and Light Weapons: National and International Economic Impact". The discussions focused on the following main topics:
The Ministerial Council is the central decision-making and governing body of the OSCE. The meeting, held annually, provides the Foreign Ministers of the 57 OSCE participating States an opportunity to review and assess the Organization’s activities and strengthen the dialogue on security issues in the OSCE area.
First regional meeting on Environment and Security in South East Europe
Fifty-six representatives from South-Eastern European governments and civil society attended the first regional meeting of the Environment and Security Initiative, a joint project of the OSCE, the UN Development Programme and the UN Environment Programme.
Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities present Education Reform Strategy
The BiH authorities presented their Education Reform Strategy to the Peace Implementation Council, an international body that supports the peace process.
2002 Mediterranean seminar focuses on implications of media and new technologies
The two-day annual meeting on the Mediterranean sent a clear message that new media and technologies could be an important vehicle for closer co-operation and interaction between peoples, and could promote a broader understanding of OSCE values.
Community policing discussed at Human Dimension Meeting
Nearly 160 participants from across the OSCE region gathered in Vienna to discuss human dimension aspects of community policing and its role in building confidence among minority communities.