POLICE-RELATED ACTIVITIES OF FIELD OPERATIONS EASTERN EUROPE Ce ntral A sia 4.9 Centre in Ashgabat Introduction The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat (the Centre) was established in 1999. In accordance with the MoU between the Centre and the Government of Turkmenistan, the Centre assists the host country in implementing the OSCE principles and commitments, promoting the host country’s co-operation with the OSCE across all spheres. A part of the Centre’s police-related activities focuses on building the capacities of law enforcement agencies in countering terrorism, illicit drugs trafficking, enhancing border security and management and cyber/ICT security. The Centre complements these activities with projects aimed at CTHB, prevention of domestic violence, and assistance to the penitentiary and criminal justice systems. BUDGET (UB)* 2019 2018 TOTAL TOTAL 1,661,200 EUR 16% 16% 84% 1,655,400 EUR CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING 267,600 EUR 261,300 EUR STAFF* 2019 2018 TOTAL CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING 25% Total 32 * 8 Total 7 Local 1 International TOTAL CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING Total 30 23% 7 Total 6 Local 1 International Figures on budget and staff provided by the Centre in Ashgabat. 105