Activities
Democratization
OSCE promotes democracy and assists the participating States in building democratic institutions.
The OSCE brings people together across borders at a professional level to discuss issues and develop capacities necessary for the consolidation of democratic culture. The Organization's activities are aimed at all aspects of democracy, including methods of governance, participation of women and men in political life, respect for the rule of law and the development of transparent legislation that meets OSCE commitments and other international standards.
In Albania, the OSCE maintains Civil Society Development Centres (CSDCs) that aim to strengthen civil society organizations by offering services such as training, advice and facilities.
OSCE Institutions active in democratization:
Features
OSCE Mission takes municipal debates to Kosovo-wide TV audience
The people of Kosovo are getting a chance to see how their municipalities are being run, thanks to a series of TV debates with the towns' mayors supported by the OSCE Mission.
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Mission to Serbia supports reformers in developing new laws on the judiciary
The OSCE Mission to Serbia has played a key role in assisting the process of judicial reform, according to three of the top officials in the country's judicial system.
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Helping Kosovo's municipalities overcome reform challenges
With a new UN regulation changing the structure and budgeting of local government in Kosovo, the OSCE Mission is working to help municipalities adapt to the changes and continue services without setbacks.
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Distribution of election information by volunteers of GONG, a domestic NGO supporting minority council elections in Croatia on 18 May 2003. (GONG)