Central Asia 4.10 Programme Office in Astana Introduction The OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) promotes the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments, facilitates contacts and exchange of information, and provides assistance to the government of Kazakhstan. In 2017, the Office continued active co-operation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA) of Kazakhstan and national law enforcement agencies. The Office took a multi-faceted approach in its activities to P/C VERLT through engaging civil society, youth, women, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement officers from across the country were trained to combat transnational organized crime, terrorism and cybercrime, as well as discuss best practices in community policing and public assembly management. BUDGET (UB)* 2017 2016 TOTAL TOTAL 2,174,500 EUR 20% STAFF* POLITICO-MILITARY ACTIVITIES 432,000 EUR 435,900 EUR POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (12% out of Politico-Military Activities)b POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES (11% out of Politico-Military Activities)b 52,667 EUR 45,953 EUR 2016 TOTAL POLITICO-MILITARY ACTIVITIES Total 14% 4 Total 3 Local 1 International 28 (UB)1 112 2,148,700 EUR POLITICO-MILITARY ACTIVITIES (PMA)a 2017 * 20% 84% Figures on budget and staff provided by the Programme Office in Astana. TOTAL POLITICO-MILITARY ACTIVITIES Total 28 14% 4 Total 3 Local 1 International