OSCE Mission in Kosovo

Nowadays, OSCE Mission in Kosovo is a topic that has gained great relevance in society. Over time, it has become a point of discussion and debate between experts and ordinary citizens. Its impact has been felt in different areas, from politics to popular culture. OSCE Mission in Kosovo has aroused the interest of many people due to its influence on our lives and its ability to generate significant changes. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to OSCE Mission in Kosovo, examining its implications, its evolution over time and its importance today.

OSCE Mission in Kosovo
AbbreviationOMiK
PredecessorKosovo Verification Mission / OSCE Task Force for Kosovo
Formation1 July 1999
HeadquartersPristina, Kosovo
Region
 Kosovo
Head of Mission
Michael Davenport
Parent organization
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Budget
17,462,600 euros
Staff
490
Websitewww.osce.org/mission-in-kosovo

The OSCE Mission in Kosovo (OMiK) is a field mission of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe operating in Kosovo. The mission was deployed in July 1999 to support the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in the field of democratisation, institution building and human rights in Kosovo.

Mandate

The mandate of the mission was set out in OSCE Permanent Council Decision No. 305 of 1 July 1999. The mission forms one of the pillars of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo relating to democratisation, institution building and human rights. The core objectives as mandated were to establish a police school to train officers for a new Kosovo Police Service, to train members of the judiciary, to organise and monitor elections, to support the development civil society, non-governmental organisations and political parties, to establish an Ombudsman institution and to monitor and protect human rights.

Heads of Mission

The current Head of the mission is Michael Davenport.

Head Country Term of office
Dan Everts  Netherlands 1999–2001
Pascal Fieschi  France 2001–2005
Werner Wnendt  Germany 2005–2007
Tim Guldimann  Switzerland 2007–2008
Werner Almhofer  Austria 2008–2012
Jean-Claude Schlumberger  France 2012–2016
Jan Braathu  Norway 2016–2020
Michael Davenport  United Kingdom 2020–present

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