Central Asia 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 host country, the Centre assists the host country in implementing the OSCE principles and commitments and in promoting the host country’s co-operation with the OSCE in all spheres. As part of its police-related activities, the Centre focuses on building the capacity of law enforcement services to counter illicit drugs trafficking, on countering terrorism, cyber/ICT security and on enhancing border security and management. These activities are complemented by projects on CTHB, prevention of domestic violence and assistance to penitentiary and criminal justice system improvement. In 2018, the Centre also enhanced its ongoing co-operation with the BUDGET (UB)* 2018 2017 TOTAL TOTAL 1,655,400 EUR 16% 16% 84% 1,655,400 EUR CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING 261,300 EUR 260,900 EUR STAFF* 2018 2017 TOTAL CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING Total 30 * 112 23% 7 Total 6 Local 1 International Figures on budget and staff provided by the Centre in Ashgabat. TOTAL CONFLICT PREVENTION AND CONFIDENCE- AND SECURITY-BUILDING Total 29 14% 4 Total 2 Local 2 International