Publications
Parliamentary Integrity: A Resource for Reformers
Publishing date: 8 February 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
High standards of parliamentary behaviour and ethics are vital to ensure public trust in democratic systems and how they work. They also help foster a culture of public service that favours public interest over private gain.
Factsheet: OSCE Presence in Albania
Publishing date: 28 January 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Cyber/ICT Security, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Good governance, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, Migration, Policing, Youth, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania is to promote democratization, the rule of law, and human rights as well as to consolidate democratic institutions in line with OSCE principles, standards and commitments.
Guidebook on Interaction of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Civil Society
Publishing date: 21 January 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Guidebook is developed in 2021 within the project "Strengthening Democratic Control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Area of Interaction with Civil Society". This Guidebook is designed to provide the necessary information for leaders at all levels of military administration who
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Handbook for voters
Publishing date: 18 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The Handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils, the right to be elected, the electoral models used for election of a mayor and municipal council, election campaign, and financing local elections. Additionally, it offers an overview of the basic principles of democratic governance and opportunities for citizens’ participation in a decision-making process at local level after the elections. Not available in English.
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Informative Brochure in Easy-to-Read Format
Publishing date: 15 October 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In this brochure, the Handbook for voters "What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected" has been transformed into Easy-to-Read Format, in order to make it accessible to the people with learning disabilities and a wider audience. The Brochure, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils in North Macedonia, the election process. Not available in English.
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Handbook for voters
Publishing date: 15 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils in North Macedonia, the right to be elected, the electoral models used for election of a mayor and municipal council, election campaign, and financing local elections. Additionally, it gives an overview of the basic principles of democratic governance and opportunities for citizens’ participation in a decision-making process at local level after the elections. Not available in English.
Informative Brochure for Young Voters in Easy-to-Read Format
Publishing date: 15 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Informative Brochure for Young Voters presents the content of Manual for Young Voters, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, in an easy-to-read format. It aims to present the information related to the political and electoral participation of youth in the country, why elections and voting are important for young women and men, the significance of inclusive elections and instructions for the voting process in format accessible to the people with learning disabilities. Not available in English.
Manual for Young Voters – Second edition
Publishing date: 15 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Manual, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to encourage political and electoral participation of youth in the country. It explains the models and bodies for youth political participation; why elections and voting are important for young women and men and the significance of inclusive elections. The publication also provides step-by-step instructions for the voting process. The Manual was initially published in 2020. This is second edition amended in accordance with the most recent changes of the Electoral Code. Not available in English.
Informative Brochure on Master of Sciences in “Transitional Justice” Study Programme
Publishing date: 13 October 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Master of Sciences in “Transitional Justice” program at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Tirana is established to consolidate the conduct of research and teaching in the field of transitional justice in Albania. Through a comprehensive and integrated curriculum, the Master’s Programme will address those dimensions that are critical for understanding transitional justice in Albania, with specific reference to the social, political, institutional and legal context in which the transition from the communist past took place to the main actors and to what extent justice has been/can be achieved. The programme will draw lessons from comparisons with other societies transitioning from war-to-peace or authoritarianism-to-democracy.
Reports of Civil Society Dialogue Forums 2020
Publishing date: 2 August 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Gender equality, Youth, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.