Publications

Methodological Guide “ Conflict Management in Communities in the Decentralization Process ” demonstrates the authors’ model of conflict management in communities based on a systemic approach to conflict resolution. The proposed model of conflict management was tested in amalgamated communities in

This paper aims at providing strategic directions to policy makers on how to incorporate the specifics of the Local Self-Government Units (LSGU) within the Public Administration Reform (PAR) Strategy 2018-2022 in a comprehensive and meaningful way. It also offers a detailed overview of each chapter of the Strategy. In parallel, the paper portrays main findings from the survey with LSGUs and the conclusions of the regional roundtables and the workshop.

This is a publication that brings together a variety of perspectives, ideas and challenges identified by the partners of OSCE Presence in Albania from the non-government organizations and community activists at the local level.

A study based into the review of tens of cases potential child trafficking victims of both sexes.

Within the process of the OSCE Mission's support to implementation and institutionalization of gender equality policies at all levels of governance in Serbia, the OSCE Mission engaged prominent national experts in the field of linguistics and gender to prepare the “Guide on Use of Gender Sensitive Language in Public Administration” in 2019.  The use of gender sensitive and non-discriminatory language in public administration powerfully reflects and influences attitudes, behaviors and perceptions of different social groups.  This Guide is prepared as a “reader friendly” tool, offering all relevant recommendations and guidance to better use of gender fair and inclusive language. As such, the Guide should not constrain employees in public administration, including local self-governments, and impose on them a mandatory set of rules. Rather, it should encourage them to give due consideration to the issue of gender sensitivity and non-discrimination in their daily written and spoken communications. The publication is available in Serbian language only.

This manual is designed to assist dialogue practitioners in training representatives of local government, self-government bodies and civil society on how to plan, organize and conduct discussions, meetings, consultations to resolve problems and conflict situations of local importance. The manual includes theoretical background, practical exercises and cases dealing with dialogue approaches and tools of developing and implementing collaborative decisions in communities in the most effective and engaging way.

The methodology manual is designed to assist dialogue practitioners in training people from different backgrounds on skills and techniques for managing conflict situations, establishing mutual understanding, planning and conducting dialogue. The training itself complements the online course of that name developed by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine.

The training workbook is designed to support practical learning of skills and techniques for managing conflict situations, establishing mutual understanding, planning and conducting dialogue by people from different backgrounds. The training itself complements the online course of that name developed by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine.

The training materials are designed to facilitate learning of representatives of local government, self-government bodies and civil society on how to plan, organize and conduct discussions, meetings, consultations to resolve problems and conflict situations of local importance. The publication includes theoretical background, practical exercises and cases dealing with dialogue approaches and tools for developing and implementing collaborative decisions in communities in the most effective and engaging way.