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Seizing the transformative power of digital and social economy: the OSCE Regional Ideathon
Publishing date: 7 November 2022
On 4 and 5 November 2022 on the Ohrid Lake, North Macedonia, the Regional Ideathon organized by the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities gathered seventy young people aged 18-25 from the Western Balkans’ region. Under the motto “Inspire, Connect, Enable”, the Ideathon is a creative problem solving exercise where youth come together and, guided by innovative start-uppers, dive into a social or an environmental challenge and consider possible solutions with the use of technology.
Technological innovation and transition to green energy crucial for sustainable economic recovery after pandemic – OSCE 2022 Forum in Prague
Publishing date: 9 September 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
PRAGUE, 9 September 2022 – Expanding the use of green technologies, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and energy diversification are vital to security, stability and post Covid-19 sustainable economic recovery across the OSCE region, said participants of the concluding meeting of the 30th Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) of the OSCE in Prague. The forum focused on promoting security and stability in the OSCE area through sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid concludes visit to Tajikistan
Publishing date: 8 June 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE, 8 June 2022 — OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid concluded her two-day visit to Tajikistan.
Promoting security through sustainable economic recovery focus of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum meeting
Publishing date: 24 May 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
ŁÓDŹ, 24 May 2022 – Promoting security and stability through sustainable economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic was the focus of the Second Preparatory Meeting of the 30th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum held on 23 and 24 May in Łódź, Poland.
Sustainable economic recovery focus of OSCE Economic and Environmental meeting
Publishing date: 15 February 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
VIENNA, 15 February 2022 – Supporting sustainable economic growth following the COVID-19 pandemic was the focus of the First Preparatory Meeting of the 30th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) held on 14 and 15 February in Vienna.
OSCE presents White Ribbon awards to four diplomats for promoting gender equality
Publishing date: 16 December 2021
Four OSCE diplomats received the OSCE’s White Ribbon award for their work promoting gender equality. The awards went to Annika Söder (Sweden), Marina Wyss (Switzerland), Fiel Vanthemsche (Belgium) and Sebastian Gahnström (Finland). The winners were announced in Vienna on 9 December and the awards were handed over at the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on 16 December 2021.
Open data, digital tools that enable transparent and accountable public procurement focus of OSCE event during International Anti-Corruption week
Publishing date: 8 December 2021
Content type: News
Increasing transparency in the use and management of public funds, with a special focus on public procurement, was the focus of an online seminar held on 8 December by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities.
Prosecutor’s Office of Bulgaria nominated as new host of OSCE-supported Secretariat of Permanent Conference of Organized Crime Prosecutors
Publishing date: 7 December 2021
The Prosecutor’s Office of Bulgaria is the new host of the Secretariat of the Permanent Conference of Organized Crime Prosecutors. The decision was reached on 6 December at the seventh network meeting, organized with the support of the OSCE.
OSCE organizes workshop on strengthening effective security sector governance in Albania through partnerships between security institutions and civil society
Publishing date: 23 November 2021
A two-day workshop on strengthening effective security sector governance through partnerships between security institutions and civil society concluded on 23 November 2021 in Tirana. The workshop was jointly organized by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence. It brought together some 28 representatives from Albanian state security institutions, civil society, and the media.
OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid concludes visit to North Macedonia
Publishing date: 23 October 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
SKOPJE, 23 October 2021 — OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid concluded her two-day visit to North Macedonia today. She congratulated the country on its 2023 OSCE Chairpersonship and offered full support in preparing for and exercising this important responsibility.