24  //  DEMOCRATIZATION Mr. Irakli Kobakhidze, Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia, opens the discussion on the role of money in politics at an event in Tbilisi, in June 2017. (Datuna Agassi) “W hile digital platforms offer a new world of opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully with their democratic processes, it is often bewildering knowing where to start, and I hope this event will inspire participants to find new and creative ways to make a difference in their communities.” — Rebecca Rumbul, Head of Research at My Society, speaking about ODIHR's event on youth participation implementation of those frameworks. On 19 and 20 June, 110 participants (75 men, 35 women) from over 20 countries, including state officials, civil society representatives, international experts and academics, shared good practices and debated practical steps to improve political finance regulations in Eastern and Central Europe, during a regional conference entitled “Money in Politics”, which was organized by ODIHR and partners. ODIHR helped five legislatures across the OSCE region develop, adopt and implement ethical standards for members of parliaments, and also advised the Spanish parliament and agencies in Montenegro on international good practices for regulating political finance. In addition, ODIHR held a number of high-level international events and tailored workshops for civil society and youth activists to raise awareness about the importance of designing integrity measures for elected officials. RULE OF LAW AND LEGAL REFORM On the basis of OSCE rule-of-law commitments, ODIHR continued to assist participating States in their efforts to strengthen their judicial institutions, lawmaking processes and legislation. ODIHR also supported and advised on legal reform processes across the region, emphasizing the key democratic principles of transparency and accountability, and encouraging compliance with international standards on the rule-of-law and human rights.