Publications
Developing a positive climate for business and investment: A Best Practice Guide
Publishing date: 13 May 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Guide describes key concepts and offers an overview of best practices and policies that can have a positive impact on the overall business climate in order to support rising economic prosperity. A positive business and investment climate creates conditions that encourage business start‑ups, employment opportunities and overall economic growth.
Illustrated Infographics on Municipal Natural Capital
Publishing date: 20 April 2022
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Climate change, Economic activities, Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities, Education, Good governance, Environmental good governance, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This illustrated infographics is being published as part of the programme for local government and strengthening fiscal autonomy in the area of natural resources' management. Since 2021, the OSCE Presence in Albania together with the Ministry of Interior are developing the methodology for the assessment of the potential of the Municipal Natural Capital (MNC) in Albania.
Illicit Financial Flows
Publishing date: 22 November 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report on “Illicit Financial Flows: the lifeblood of crime and corruption” provides an overview of the vulnerabilities that permit illicit money to be generated and moved in South-Eastern Europe (specifically in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia). The report provides analysis on the sources of the problem, as well as on the steps taken in these five countries to address the problem. In addition to reporting approximate monetary values, the report also refers to the impact of IFFs on the economies and societies of the region where possible. Examples of such impacts include depriving the licit economy of resources that are needed for sustainable development; eroding the functioning of criminal justice systems; weakening state institutions; and discouraging the public and private sector from investing in essential infrastructure.
OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments: Reference Manual 2020
Publishing date: 15 March 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is the updated version of the Reference Manual of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments, published in 2014. The compilation is organized according to major meetings of the OSCE policy-making bodies. It contains the text of all Economic and Environmental Dimension related documents adopted at Summit and Ministerial Council levels, as well as relevant Permanent Council decisions.
GAP analysis – possibilities of economic empowerment by applying sustainable business models following the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Serbia
Publishing date: 25 February 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
‘The GAP analysis – possibilities of economic empowerment by applying sustainable business models following the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Serbia’, is intended to assist policy makers and businesses to make informed decisions about transitioning to circular economy. The publication maps potential entry points for circular initiatives, based on the findings of a survey, conducted among 80 companies across the country. The GAP analysis contains an Action plan aimed at building a resilient economy by introducing regulatory, promotional, economic and institutional changes. The publication is available in Serbian language.
The OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension: Structure and Decision-making
Publishing date: 10 March 2020
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
An Assessment of the Spaces for Corruption in the Provision of Support to Civil Society Organizations at the Local Level
Publishing date: 30 August 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Economic activities, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report aims to assist Local Self-Governance Units (LGUs) in limiting the space for corruption in the provision of support to civil society organizations (CSOs) at the local level. It is based on the OSCE’s comprehensive monitoring of public financial management, questionnaire responses, and interviews conducted with representatives of 20 LGUs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Handbook on Financial Inclusion and Microfinancing
Publishing date: 21 March 2019
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Economic activities, Education
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The handbook is dedicated to complex analysis of the microfinancing sector of Uzbekistan in respect of financial, economic and social content and applying microfinancing tools in benefit of financial inclusion in Uzbekistan. The handbook is only available in Russian
OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments Reference Manual 2018
Publishing date: 29 October 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is the updated version of the Reference Manual of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments, published in 2014. It contains the text of all Economic and Environmental Dimension related documents adopted at Summit and Ministerial Council levels, as well as relevant Permanent Council decisions.
OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments Reference Manual 2017
Publishing date: 27 October 2017
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is the updated version of the Reference Manual of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments, published in 2014. It contains the text of all Economic and Environmental Dimension related documents adopted at Summit and Ministerial Council levels, as well as relevant Permanent Council decisions.