Publications
OSCE Guidebook Intelligence-Led Policing
Publishing date: 3 July 2017
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guidebook presents intelligence-led policing (ILP) as a modern and proactive law enforcement model, and a realistic alternative to traditionally reactive forms of policing for OSCE participating States. ILP, which has already been adopted in a number of countries in recent years with promising results, combines intelligence gathering, evaluation and analysis with informed decision-making procedures and mechanisms, thus providing more efficient and effective management of national law enforcement.
OSCE Annual Report 2016
Publishing date: 10 April 2017
Collections: OSCE Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Secretary General’s Annual Report gives an overview of the Organization's activities and its co-operation with partner states and other organizations.
Factsheet: Energy Security
Publishing date: 2 May 2017
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Factsheet on the Aarhus Centres
Publishing date: 13 April 2017
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Environmental degradation, competition over natural resources and climate change can threaten political stability. Good environmental governance and co-operation on the other hand help to build trust. This is where Aarhus Centres come in, engaging citizens, governments and the private sector in a dialogue on environmental challenges.
Handbook on Statelessness in the OSCE Area: International Standards and Good Practices
Publishing date: 28 February 2017
Collections: Publications
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The handbook highlights the complex implications of statelessness for individuals, states and societies, with good practices and recommendations aiming to increase engagement and progress in addressing this phenomenon by OSCE participating States. The book was jointly developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) and UNHCR.
Strengthening stability and security through co-operation on good governance
Publishing date: 17 February 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Compilation of consolidated summaries from the 24th Economic and Environmental Forum “Strengthening stability and security through co-operation on good governance”
Factsheet: OSCE Office of Internal Oversight
Publishing date: 16 January 2017
Collections: Factsheets of the OSCE Secretariat's units
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Established in 2000 by the OSCE Permanent Council, the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) provides a broad range of oversight services ranging from internal audit to evaluation and investigation. The Office’s work is conducted in accordance with the Internal Oversight Mandate and the OSCE Financial Regulations and covers all OSCE activities, regardless of the source of funding.
Designing Inclusive Strategies for Sustainable Security: Results-Oriented National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security
Publishing date: 19 January 2017
Collections: Women, Peace and Security
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and Inclusive Security
This report captures lessons learned during the September 2016 OSCE National Action Plan (NAP) Academy held in Vienna, Austria. It shares participants’ insights and guidance on how to strengthen plan design processes. It discusses the elements of a “high-impact” plan, focusing on the logic framework (logframe), and the creation of results-oriented outcomes and midterm outcomes. Based on the results of interactive exercises at the NAP Academy, it provides examples of possible plan outcomes and midterm outcomes, which are tailored to specific country contexts and priorities.
Survey Report 2016
Publishing date: 19 December 2016
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Making use of data from fifty-two of fifty-seven OSCE member states and over 90 NGO's, the Survey offers a comprehensive overview of the status of current efforts to implement anti-trafficking commitments and recommended actions to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings across the OSCE region and has been prepared by the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
OSCE Support to Insider Mediation: strengthening mediation capacities, networking and complementarity
Publishing date: 13 December 2016
Collections: OSCE documents and publications on mediation
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This study on the OSCE’s engagement with insider mediators has been conducted by the Berghof Foundation and commissioned by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre/Operations Service Mediation Support Team jointly with the German OSCE Chairmanship. Insider mediators enjoy an inherent legitimacy and authority to engage with conflict actors and possess potential advantages in comparison to mediators coming from outside a conflict context. They are highly relevant for the OSCE as peacemakers, yet engagement requires acute sensitivity and strategizing. The study deliberates on some conceptual and operational considerations for OSCE support to insider mediation.