OSCE Experiences where an OSCE field operation was not established in response to a violent conflict or crisis, this reference guide examines cases that promoted the building of sustainable peace and democracy, and the strengthening of resilience against possible security threats. It is with this understanding that examples are included from field operations that are not primarily mandated in post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation, but are entrusted with providing advice and assistance in democratic transition processes. The same accounts for activities that inherently deal with a society’s past, such as war crimes trial monitoring7, which only some field operations undertake. Through this broad range of support, the capacity of society to settle disputes and resolve conflict at an early stage through democratic governance and the rule of law is enhanced. Such activities contribute to the building of sustainable peace, not only in the region but in the OSCE area at large. To represent the breadth of the OSCE’s work in building sustainable peace in South-Eastern Europe, this chapter encompasses thematically-clustered examples in the areas of: • • • • • • • institution building community security education electoral reform reconciliation diversity people-to-people contacts 7  OSCE reports (2011, 2016). 22