Publications
Creation of Technical Documentation for Improvements of Roma Settlements
Publishing date: 30 March 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Within the European Support for Roma Inclusion project, 20 sets of technical documents for improvement of living conditions in substandard Roma settlements were developed in 14 municipalities. Technical documents include designs for the construction or re-construction of basic infrastructure (water and sanitation, street networks, electrical grids, etc.), flood and underground water protection designs, as well as improvement of housing and working conditions of Roma population that lives in informal settlements.
Circular economy – a development opportunity for Serbia
Publishing date: 4 January 2017
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Environmental activities, Environmental good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The brochure portrays basic principles of circular economy and its benefits to environmental safety, job generation and economic growth through inclusive policies. It also contains concrete information regarding improvements in national waste management policies supporting circular economy development, transition from linear to circular economy and its impact on energy consumption and preservation, new opportunities for the Serbian industry in the sphere of circular economy, international experiences as well as national support programmes and good practice examples from Serbia. The publication is available in Serbian language only.
How does the Security Sector Reform Affect Human Security in Serbia? Reassessing the Impact of Security Sector Reform on LGBT People
Publishing date: 4 January 2017
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In 2016, the OSCE Mission supported the Public Policy Research Centre, civil society organization to conduct a research on how the security sector reform affects human security in Serbia and to reassess the impact of security sector reform on LGBT people. The purpose of the research was to establish whether there have been changes in the policies of security sector institutions concerning the LGBT community as a vulnerable group.
Civil Sector Media Guide
Publishing date: 4 January 2017
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication features some important topics related to civil society and the media, including the best international/domestic practices and interpretation of regulations. The Guide, published in co-operation with the Independent Association of Vojvodina Journalists (NDNV) is available in Serbian language only.
Support to Roma inclusion at the local level- Municipal Grant Scheme to assist the implementation of local policies for Roma inclusion
Publishing date: 28 July 2016
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The brochure is giving an overview of the grant scheme developed under the project “Technical Assistance to the Office for Human and Minority Rights in the implementation of the National Strategy for Roma Inclusion”, funded by Sida and implemented by the OSCE Mission to Serbia. The grant scheme,
Guide through information security in the Republic of Serbia
Publishing date: 5 October 2016
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this Guide is to provide basic guidelines for further steps in the process of comprehensive regulation of the area of information security in Serbia. The study is intended for decision makers: for representatives of the relevant state institutions, as support to efforts directed at regulation of the area of information security in Serbia, but also for representatives of the private sector, academic community and civil society interested in this field. The Guide is produced in co-operation with the CSO the Center for Euro-Atlantic Studies, in the scope of the larger project related to security sector reform, implemented by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, and funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
Urban Plans for Substandard Roma Settlements
Publishing date: 20 June 2016
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
“Urban Plans for Substandard Roma Settlements” provides an overview of 13 urban plans in 11 pilot municipalities, developed through the project of European Assistance to Roma Inclusion. Urban plans are a necessary first step in the process of improving the living conditions in substandard Roma settlements, providing a basis for any future intervention – regularization of settlement, construction of infrastructure, improvement and legalization of housing units. Plans were developed by local urban planning institutes and directorates, having a full participation of local resident communities and preservation of existing land-use and housing as main priorities. The publication is bilingual: in English and Serbian languages.
Guide for co-ordinators for Roma issues and municipal officials dealing with Roma issues
Publishing date: 28 July 2016
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
"The Guide for co-ordinators for Roma issues and municipal officials dealing with Roma issues" is providing information on roles and responsibilities of local Roma co-ordinators as well as examples of best practices of local self-government policies and interventions in the field of Roma
The OSCE and contemporary security challenges: A collection of essays
Publishing date: 19 January 2016
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication presents a compilation of the ten best essays written by the M.A. and Ph.D. alumni whose academic studies were financially supported by the Mission. The essays were written on the topic: “The OSCE and contemporary security challenges”.
Handbook on Aspects of Work of Municipal Safety Councils in Serbia
Publishing date: 19 January 2016
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In 2015, the OSCE Mission to Serbia, the Interior Ministry and the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities worked jointly to develop a standard Municipal Safety Council model. This handbook outlines all aspects of the model including examples of formal decisions by local assemblies on forming the Municipal Safety Councils. It is not available in English.