Publications

The current study highlights the role of Water User Associations (WUAs) as a suitable mean to balance and mitigate the agriculture-energy nexus. Strengthening the management capacities of WUAs can enhance water and energy saving practices. This report also argues that energy savings can be multiplied by exporting electricity to neighboring countries. Tajikistan recently signed electricity trade agreements with Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan to export large amounts of surplus hydropower in the summer at competitive prices. WUAs can take energy efficient measures to save energy, which could be exported to other countries at high prices and offer substantial income. These revenues can be further invested in the agricultural sector by offering financing for infrastructure rehabilitation. Thus, increasing electricity exports could further increase energy efficiency in agriculture and minimize national food shortages.

The infosheet includes information about the Municipal Community Safety Councils 2018-2021

This Manual is designed to promote implementation of the democratic governance principles in the work of the Municipal Councils of North Macedonia. It aims at promoting the concept of inclusiveness, efficiency and effectiveness, transparency, and openness within the performance of the Municipal Councils’ authorities. Not available in English.

These rules are to enable meaningful, well-argued and entertaining debate that contributes to the discussion on the topic raised by articles, while respecting the dignity of all participants. These rules are set forth with the aim to protect users and media outlets from breaching legal and ethical norms.

This report provides an updated overview of the restrictions and other impediments the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine faced in fulfilling its mandate in the second half of 2018 (1 July – 31 December).

This study was commissioned by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Commissioner for Human Rights of Poland, and implemented by Ipsos Poland.

The infosheet includes information about the Municipal Community Safety Councils MCSCs

The infosheet includes information about the establishment and functioning of the Deputy Mayors for Communities (DMCs) in 2017.

The infosheet includes information about the membership and functioning of the Municipal Offices for Communities and Return (MOCRs) in 2017