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.
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