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OSCE heads launch virtual centre for the protection of critical energy infrastructure; stress that co-operation in this area vital for a safer future
Publishing date: 5 December 2019
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Climate change, Economic activities, Environmental activities
BRATISLAVA, 5 December 2019 – On the margins of today’s 26th Ministerial Council in Bratislava, the OSCE launched a virtual competency and training centre on the protection of critical energy networks. Chairperson-in-Office and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Lajčák, together OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger officially inaugurated the virtual training center.
OSCE and World Energy Council Austria join efforts to promote energy security dialogue
Publishing date: 29 November 2019
The impact of big data and digitalization on energy, security and society was the focus of the 2nd Vienna Energy Strategy Dialogue, which concluded on 29 November 2019 in Vienna...
How to promote a positive investment climate in South-Eastern Europe explored at expert seminar organized by OSCE and SECI in Vienna
Publishing date: 15 November 2019
Representatives from the private sector, chambers of commerce, and business associations from South-East European countries stressed the importance of attracting foreign investment as a crucial factor for stability in low and middle-income economies as a two-day workshop, organized by the OSCE and the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative (SECI), concluded on 15 November 2019 in Vienna...
Anti-corruption performance indicators focus of OSCE-supported workshop in Paris
Publishing date: 31 October 2019
Anti-corruption performance indicators based on benchmarks of international standards and good practices were the focus of an OSCE-supported workshop on 30 and 31 October 2019 in Paris...
Promotion of social economy in Armenia focus of OSCE event in Yerevan
Publishing date: 31 October 2019
As part of the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the International Labour Organization, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) co-organized the event “Leaving no one behind: Promoting social economy for an inclusive and prosperous Armenia” on 30 October 2019 in Yerevan. Discussions at the event focused on promoting financial stability and social cohesion through more effective eco-systems for social enterprises.
OSCE promotes development of green ports and connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region by starting activities in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 30 October 2019
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Energy security
TURKMENBASHI, Turkmenistan, 30 October 2019- Two OSCE-supported events launched activities in Turkmenistan aimed at promoting green ports and connectivity in the Caspian Sea region. A roundtable discussion for experts on 29 October took place in Ashgabat and a technical workshop was held on 30 October at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport.
Reinforced political dialogue with Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation is essential to capitalize on unique OSCE platform
Publishing date: 25 October 2019
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Countering terrorism, Youth
TIRANA, 25 October 2019 — Making tangible steps towards a more strategic, action-oriented approach to co-operation between the OSCE and its Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation was the focus of the two-day 2019 OSCE Mediterranean Conference, which concluded today in Tirana...