Publications

This publication has been developed by the Technical Working Group on Self-Regulation and supported by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. Information disorder- the creation and dissemination of false, misleading or malicious information- represents the dominant tool of manipulation of public opinion in the digital age. The basic intention of this manual is to help media professionals in a clear and reviewed way to recognize and critically assess possible distortions and aberrations of the "material" they work with- valuable, but also easily perishable and abusable "goods"- information. Not available in English.

The 2024 report represents the continuation of a long-term research effort aimed at analyzing the attitudes of Montenegrin citizens toward the State Prosecutor's Office, its activities, and its role in society. This is the fifth consecutive wave of research, which allows for not only a detailed overview of current attitudes but also comparisons with the results from previous years (2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023).

To understand the common issues and opportunities associated with media self-regulation in Montenegro, the OSCE Mission commissioned the public opinion survey. Through 22 semi-structured qualitative interviews with journalists, editors, media owners, and regulators, this report seeks to uncover the practical realities of media self-regulation in Montenegro. Alongside the qualitative research, a quantitative survey was conducted among adult citizens of Montenegro to assess the knowledge and perceptions about media self-regulation in Montenegro.

This report is about how people with disabilities perceive voting at elections in Montenegro. It sets out problems they encountered in the 2023 presidential and early parliamentary election, and what they think should be done to make elections more accessible.

This handbook aims to provide concrete tools, strategies and guidelines to integrate this important topic into the daily practice of media organizations. Its purpose is not only to empower employees to take care of their psychological well-being, but also to encourage management and leadership to recognize the importance of this topic and to actively work on creating work environments that support employees' psychological well-being. Not available in English.

The OSCE Mission to Montenegro supported the development of an assessment and mapping of illegal dumping of hazardous material sites and other forms of environmental crime, which provides analysis of dump sites, the current status of investigations and a detailed report and plan for the way forward.

With the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, the Damar Agency conducted a public opinion survey aimed at examining public confidence in election administration bodies in Montenegro, with a focus on the State Election Commission (SEC). Additionally, this research covers topics related to citizens’ perceptions of electoral processes including electoral reform. Not available in English.

In an effort to understand the citizens’ attitude towards the work of the Police in Montenegro, an extensive survey was conducted focusing on various aspects of this topic. The subject of this research is the perception of Montenegrin citizens regarding security, the work and efficiency of the police, as well as their awareness of different aspects of the police department’s operations. This research represents a continuation of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro activities on the support program for the further improvement and efficiency of the overall capacities of the Ministry of Interior and the Police Directorate. Similar public opinion surveys on the perception of the police, integrity and professionalism of police officers were conducted in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Quantitative public opinion research was conducted on a representative sample of 1003 citizens of Montenegro, aged between 16 and 75 years. Data collection took place during June and July 2023, using a structured questionnaire that lasted approximately 20 minutes.

The State Prosecutor’s Office is of essential importance for the functioning of any democratic society because it plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all citizens. In Montenegro, the perception of the State Prosecutor’s Office by Montenegrin citizens serves as