observers. ODIHR regularly exchanges information such as constitutional and election laws, and major election issues that have been identified. 2. Operational Co-operation On an operational level, ODIHR also exchanges information on issues such as delegation size and deployment plans, and other matters that contribute to the efficiency of the mission. ODIHR has participated in joint needs assessment missions with other organisations, and regularly consults with other organisations to share information on requirements for effective observation. IV. MEDIA While ODIHR does report on general conditions for free and independent media, media monitoring is in itself a specialised field, and co-operation with specialised agencies is necessary in order to have a precise and scientific analysis of the media. The Election Unit of ODIHR is also pleased to announce that the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Handbook is now being printed and will be available to all observers working with OSCE/ODIHR. OSCE ODIHR Bulletin Vol. 4 No. 3 31