Publications

Vernissage photography exhibition by Gianfranco Ferraro, at the Italian Cultural Institute, Ungargasse 43, 1030 Vienna on 3 July 2017.

Energy security is a precondition for economic growth and stability. Without predictable, reliable and economically sound energy supplies, regional economies cannot prosper. This is why energy security forms an important part of the OSCE’s concept of comprehensive security.

Compilation of consolidated summaries from the 24th Economic and Environmental Forum “Strengthening stability and security through co-operation on good governance”

The Newsletter highlights the activities of the OSCE Office in Yerevan for the period of January- July 2016.

Well-functioning international, multi-modal transport systems are necessary preconditions for trade and have a favourable impact on the business and investment climate of countries and their economic development. Trade is a major factor for prosperity and stability. Over the years, the OSCE has addressed issues related to transport facilitation and security.

Good governance of the public and private sectors leads to a maximization of economic benefits in a globalized economy and accelerates economic transition. The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) works to enhance security and stability in the OSCE region by, among other things, promoting international co-operation on economic issues, strengthening good governance and assisting participating States in combating corruption, money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Effective labour migration management is an integral part of good economic governance. The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) supports participating States in developing and strengthening comprehensive and effective migration policies as a key contributing factor to security, stability and growth.

Money is a necessary element of any political process. However, corruption in political financing poses risk for the democracy and countries’ economic systems. Politically exposed persons, given their access to state resources and decision-making power, are prone to corrupt activities. Combating and preventing corruption requires a protection of a strong system of regulations and integrity mechanisms.

This guide is based on the experience of migrant support centres in the framework of a regional program on labour migration from 2010-2014. It has been prepared with the support of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana in co-operation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for experts of governmental bodies and representatives of non-governmental organizations who work in the area of migration and provide information, consultations, legal support and social help to migrants and their family members. The guide is not available in English.

A manual on family behavior in emergency situations, published by the Section for Emergency Situations of Serbia's Interior Ministry in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Serbia.