Publications
Leveraging Anti-Money Laundering Regimes to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 11 July 2014
Collections: Publications on good governance
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication, issued by the OSCE Office of the Co-ordinator for Economic and Environmental Activities, the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, and the OSCE Transnational Threats Department- Strategic Police Matters Unit, summarizes several years of joint efforts to bridge gaps in the knowledge and capacity of practitioners who are working to counter money laundering and trafficking in human beings. Much of the research contained herein was identified during the OSCE/UNODC Expert Seminar on Leveraging Anti-Money Laundering Regimes to Combat Human Trafficking, held in Vienna on 3-4 October 2011. This publication provides background and information to help practitioners to operationalize the intersection of human trafficking and money laundering.
An Assessment of Local-level Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights and Interests in Kosovo
Publishing date: 27 June 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report assesses the four local-level mechanisms for the protection and promotion of communities’ rights and interests – the municipal office for communities and return, the communities committee, the deputy mayor for communities and the deputy municipal assembly chairperson for communities – including a review of the legal and policy framework and of establishment and practical functioning.
First aid to drivers
Publishing date: 10 March 2014
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A flyer for drivers was prepared by Achilles drivers' rights protection centre NGO with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan to help drivers with the relevant information on their rights in case they are stopped by traffic police. It is not available in English.
Manual on Budget Oversight for Kosovo Assembly Committees
Publishing date: 28 April 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Manual introduces members and staff of the Assembly of Kosovo committees to the new practice of conducting budget oversight. It provides guidance on how to prepare and conduct a committee oversight exercise on budget expenditure of line ministries. Following this introduction, chapter 2 introduces the budget cycle in Kosovo and describes the role of the AoK in this process. It proceeds to explain the rationale for functional committees engaging in budget oversight. Chapter 3 provides practical advice and step-by-step guidance through a budget oversight exercise. The manual was developed based on the successful budget oversight exercise by the Committee on Internal Affairs and Security of the Ministry of Interior and the Kosovo Police.
Building Integrity and Reducing Corruption in Defence
Publishing date: 12 March 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A compendium of best practices prepared by the Geneva Centre of Democratic Control of the Armed Forces with NATO support and the Swiss Ministry of Defence. For the English version go to: http://www.dcaf.ch/Publications/Building-Integrity-and-Reducing-Corruption-in-Defence
Guidebook on improving communication between prosecution and public and ethical norms of civil servants
Publishing date: 10 March 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The guidebook was prepared by the Armenian Prosecutor's Office and Armenian Civil Servants' Union with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan to improve the communication skills of civil servants working in prosecution and introduce the ethical norms of civil servants. Not available in English.
ODIHR and Legislative Support
Publishing date: 26 November 2013
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Good governance, Gender equality, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A factsheet about ODIHR’s work in supporting legal reform in participating States by reviewing, upon request, individual pieces of draft and existing legislation to ensure clarity and coherence, as well as compliance with OSCE commitments and international human rights standards.
Women’s representation in the Hungarian Parliament, 15 December 2013: A Study Report
Publishing date: 15 December 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Manual for Certification of Public Procurement Officials
Publishing date: 25 October 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
An OSCE-supported Manual for Certification of Public Procurement Officials was published in 2009 and is not available in English.
ODIHR and Democratic Governance
Publishing date: 27 August 2013
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Factsheet
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
A factsheet explaining the work of the OSCE/ODIHR in assisting OSCE participating States to advance a system of government where institutions function according to democratic processes and norms through support to parliaments and civil society, and assistance developing multi-party political landscapes.