Corruption (UNCAC). The Group explored and discussed the review process in order to identify challenges and good practices and to consider technical assistance requirements to ensure effective implementation of the Convention. Thematic implementation reports and regional addenda served as a basis for the analytical work of the Group. The value of the country review reports and the significant role of the Implementation Review Mechanism for the identification of needs as a basis for the provision of technical assistance were emphasized. From 30 June to 1 July 2014, TNTD/SPMU represented the OSCE along with the Office of the OCEEA at the International Conference on the Fight against Corruption: International Standards and National Experiences, held in Baku. The Conference was organized by the Republic of Azerbaijan with the Council of Europe and the participation of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO). The goal of the event was to provide opportunities to exchange views on national experiences and best practices in combating corruption through sessions dedicated to implementation of anti-corruption laws. On 9-10 October 2014, TNTD/SPMU represented the OSCE as an observer at the Third session of the Intergovernmental Expert meeting on International Co-operation under UNCAC. The Group discussed the findings and results of a broad range of country reviews on the implementation of chapter IV of the UNCAC, international co-operation in civil and administrative proceedings for the detection of offences under the Convention, as well as obstacles to law enforcement co-operation in the detection of offences under the convention. Police and Media 15 September 2014, TNTD/SPMU, in co-operation with the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (FOM) organized and moderated a police-media workshop in Minsk, Belarus. The workshop brought together seven police spokespersons, seven journalists and representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The workshop contributed to raising awareness and improving understanding of the roles and importance of co-operation between police and media, especially during mass events. ****** 37

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