Regional Programme for Promoting the Rule of Law and Human Security in South Eastern Europe (2009-2011) - Phase One

The overall objective of the project is to launch the UNODC Regional Programme for "Promoting the Rule of Law and Human Security in South Eastern Europe, 2009-2011". To achieve this goal, UNODC will implement initial strategic activities of the Regional Programme, endorsed by the representatives of the partner countries that have signed the Joint Statement at the High Level Regional Conference in Belgrade on 30-31 March 2009. At this Conference, the countries recognised the significance of the Regional Programme as added value in the joint effort aimed at strengthening good governance and the rule of law on the way towards European integration. The activities to be implemented under this project will support the strategic approach of UNODC and will help to formulate further the components of the Regional Programme. The implementation of the strategic approach will begin with strengthening the regional response to combating serious and organized crime and illicit trafficking (Pillar One of the Regional Programme). The strengthened UNODC expertise in the targeted fields will ensure that the planned operations will be aligned with the Governments' priorities and the work of other relevant partners in the region.

 

The current project will focus on the following countries: Republic of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Republic of Serbia. These countries have a common goal of the integration into the European Union (EU): Croatia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are candidate countries; Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia have signed Stabilization and Associations Agreements, an important step toward accession. The scope of the project also includes Kosovo under international administration UNSCR N° 1244.