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Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States consist of 34 countries and more than 400 million people. While the region has moved toward democracy during the past two decades, it has also experienced a number of violent conflicts and political and social transitions. UNDP work in the region includes: small arms control, conflict prevention, promoting women's security and rule of law, and assessing and responding to disasters.

Find out more about UNDP in Action in our Fast Facts: Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (pdf)

News

Protecting communities from natural disasters in Armenia, 2008

Making disaster risk reduction a reality in Kyrgyzstan, 2008

Reintegration and Recovery in the Northern Caucasus, 2007

Building Regional Partnerships in Transitional Justice in the Balkans, 2006 (word doc)

Publications

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Voices From Countries in Crisis

Armenia - Nino Antadze, Disaster Reduction Adviser, UNDP Armenia, talks about UNDP's disaster risk reduction efforts in Armenia (streaming audio or download mp3)

Development Initiatives in Kyrgyzstan - John Lewis, Peace and Development Advisor in Kyrgyzstan, shares his experience working in the country (streaming audio or mp3)

Kosovo: A personal dedication to the rule of law - Nekibe Kelmendi’s husband, a prominent human rights lawyer, and her two sons were executed in 1999 during the war in Kosovo. Today, as the newly appointed Minister for Justice, Kelmendi keeps alive the memory of her late husband. Read more...

Democratizing Security in Transition States, UNDP/DCAF, 2006 (pdf)

Preparing for a Security Sector Review; Lessons from Kosovo, 2006 (pdf)

UNDP Balkans Transitional Justice Assessment Survey, 2006 (pdf)

An Evaluation of the UNDP's Support to Security Sector Reform in the Republic of Albania (pdf)