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This Practical Guide is intended for customs officials, government officials, policy-makers, experts, the private sector and for all interested and new to the topic of trade and transport facilitation. Chapter 1 discusses the international business environment, international supply chain management principles and transport practices, regulatory procedures and the drive for competitiveness. Also elaborated are trends in transport and trade policy, as well as the need for effective controls. Chapter 2 introduces themes and principles of cross-border facilitation with particular focus on transport facilitation, border crossing management, customs facilitation and procedures as well as regulatory co-operation to mitigate the impact of non-tariff measures. Chapter 3 elaborates on trade costs that impact businesses and the competitiveness of cross-border supply chains. Chapter 4 looks at the three key international instruments and the cross-border facilitation measures they provide.

To evade prosecution, organized crime groups are increasingly targeting recruitment efforts towards young people under the age of criminal liability. The COVID-19 pandemic and security developments across the OSCE area exacerbated socio-economic vulnerabilities and risk factors, making young people more susceptible to being recruited into criminal networks and activities. This can put them on a path to long-term criminality, with significant consequences for themselves, victims, criminal justice systems and society as a whole. Research shows that by the age of 25, a single “multiple offender” has had – on average – 100 victims and generated EUR 1.7 million in social follow-up costs.1 Investing in effective youth crime prevention and strengthening youth resilience from an early age therefore have major economic and societal benefits, and contribute to good governance and the rule of law. This report builds on the OSCE’s longstanding focus on youth development and crime prevention, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities. The OSCE’s commitment to promoting the role and inclusion of youth in its security agenda dates back to its founding document, the Helsinki Final Act, and has been strengthened though many subsequent OSCE decisions. The OSCE’s mandate in combating organized crime underscores prevention as a key approach, as reaffirmed in the 2020 Tirana Declaration, which calls for a multi-stakeholder and gender-sensitive response.

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is proud to release a practical resource designed to empower law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and stakeholders in tackling cryptocurrency-related crimes. The guide "Decoding Crypto Crime: A Guide for Law Enforcement" simplifies complex concepts like blockchain technology and virtual assets, offering best practices for investigating common crypto crimes such as investment scams, extortion, and phishing.

Corruption is one of the most pervasive and pressing issues of our time, threatening security, peace, and prosperity across the OSCE region and around the world. Preventing and combatting corruption, as well as promoting good governance, remain fundamental elements of the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security. This progress report outlines the OSCE’s on-going efforts to translate commitments into tangible actions in fighting corruption, focusing on our work’s impact on the ground.

Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania, based on the detailed methodology developed by the Presence for the evaluation of the natural capital. This manual aims to offer a detailed analysis for the assessment of natural capital in the municipalities of Albania. The manual provides three main steps for the assessment of the natural capital, focusing on the identification of a register of natural assets, the categorization of its quality and quantity, and a monetary assessment of the services provided by the natural capital.

The Toolkit is a practical document for start-ups with valuable information into their establishment, incorporation and activity in accordance with the applicable legislation in Albania.