C e ntral Asia 4.10 Programme Office in Bishkek Introduction The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (the Office), previously Centre in Bishkek, was established in 1998 to promote the implementation of the OSCE commitments in all three dimensions, to facilitate the exchange of information, establish and maintain contacts with local authorities, universities, research institutions, and CSOs, and encourage the further integration of the Kyrgyz Republic into the OSCE community. The Office supports the authorities in reforming their law enforcement agencies, with an emphasis on the rule of law, human rights, gender, and multi-ethnic representation across all law enforcement agencies. The Office continues to further these principles through the provision of expert, methodological and technical assistance, and while supporting BUDGET (UB)* 2019 2018 TOTAL TOTAL 6,957,400 EUR 6,797,400 EUR 84% 9% 5% POLICE MATTERS PROGRAMME POLICE MATTERS PROGRAMME 346,434 EUR 598,197 EUR STAFF* 2019 2018 TOTAL POLICE MATTERS PROGRAMME Total 4% 5 Total 4 Local 1 International 121 (UB)1 * 110 Figures on budget and staff provided by the Programme Office in Bishkek TOTAL POLICE MATTERS PROGRAMME Total 120 4% 5 Total 4 Local 1 International