Publications
Methodological guidelines on sampling during chemical emergency response
Publishing date: 16 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Identification of chemical substance, determination of its properties and hazards is critically important during chemical emergency response. The results of the substance identification determine the series of measures to respond to an emergency and eliminate its potential consequences.
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.
Self-Assessment Tool for Nations to Increase Preparedness for Cross-Border Implications of Crises
Publishing date: 8 June 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The document provides tools to ensure preparedness for cross-border implications of crises, which is vital to facilitate a speedy and effective response to humanitarian emergencies.
Creating Mentor Networks in the OSCE Region: A Practical Roadmap
Publishing date: 9 June 2015
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A joint publication by the OSCE and KVINFO designed as a “how-to” manual for creating a mentoring network by providing operational guidance, concrete examples and samples of useful documents for mentors and mentees.
OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension: Commitments
Publishing date: 4 November 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This 2014 Reference Manual is a first publication which contains all OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension-related decisions adopted during OSCE Summits, Ministerial Council and relevant Permanent Council meetings. It primarily targets the delegations of the OSCE participating States to serve as a useful tool during their deliberations.
Guidelines for youth mainstreaming
Publishing date: 14 May 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This toolbox is created to support the integration of youth perspectives in a systematic and practical manner, strengthening the democratic principle OSCE Mission to Serbia is nurturing: “nothing about youth, without youth”. Guidelines for youth mainstreaming contains practical tools for everyday operationalization of youth inclusion principle. In addition to theoretical framework on youth policies, it’s content is divided in three modes: Enthusiast, Hero and All-star, representing different layers of possible interventions throughout project cycle management and on a strategic level.
Counteraction to Counterfeit and Сontraband Pesticides. Methodology
Publishing date: 16 October 2015
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication provides an explanation of the underlying reasons for the circulation of counterfeit pesticides and illegal trafficking of pesticides as well as the regional trends in this context. The counteraction methodology for this type of crime is based on an approach comprising prevention, preparation and response to already committed crime. This approach is meant to enable decision-makers and implementers to address the issue in a more effective and comprehensive manner.
Election Administration Gender Audits – a toolkit
Publishing date: 24 April 2024
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
As a public authority, the election administration should be representative of the wider society. Within its structure, there should be no disparity between men and women or a preponderance of one gender at any level, including in senior positions. The EMB has the greatest responsibility for ensuring the inclusive participation of eligible voters in elections.
Evaluation of Facilitated Dialogue: Approaches, Frameworks and Challenges
Publishing date: 10 June 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report comprises outcomes from the desk research of the best practices of dialogue evaluation conducted at the end of 2021. It is based on the analysis of academic and practitioner sources covering existing approaches, frameworks, and data collection methods used for evaluation of peacebuilding
The Western Balkans Trial Monitoring Report Factsheet: Montenegro
Publishing date: 5 June 2024
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe