S outh - Eastern E urope 4.2 Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Introduction In line with its mandate and through close collaboration between its different sections, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Mission) continued to provide essential assistance to the host country’s police in effectively addressing complex security challenges. Through the provision of training and expert assistance and by fostering inter-agency co-operation and partnerships with civil society, the Mission supported the enhanced engagement of law enforcement agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on P/C VERLT, counter-terrorism, anti-corruption, hate crimes and domestic violence, and strengthening border and cyber security. The Mission also worked closely with law enforcement agencies in advancing gender mainstreaming and promoting freedom of assembly. BUDGET (UB)*: N/A** 2017 2016 TOTAL TOTAL 11,373,600 EUR 11,315,600 EUR 84% STAFF* N/A** 2017 2016 Total TOTAL OFFICE TOTAL OFICE 320 Total 287 Local 33 International 321.5 Total 282.5 Local 39 International Total 321.5 320 ( * ** Figures on budget and staff provided by the Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Mission does not have a separate Department on Police-Related Activities. 47