Borders

The Border Management in Central Asia (BOMCA) Programme supports government efforts to facilitate the movement of goods, services and people in all Central Asian countries. © BOMCA
12 May 2011

Border Management in Central Asia

Many of Central Asia’s current difficulties are result of the Soviet border delimitation and demarcation policies. How can the Border Management Programme address the complex situation?

Topics: Conflict, Central Asia, Borders, Border management, Trade

A borderguard on the frontier between Moldova and Ukraine.© OSCE/Mikhail Evstafiev
05 May 2011

EUBAM: Security and stability on the Moldovan-Ukrainian border

More than a third of the Moldovan-Ukrainian border lies along the Transnistrian region. What role does border management play under these specific circumstances?

Topics: Conflict, Moldova , Ukraine , Transnistria, Borders, Border management

BOMCA programme has helped to construct, refurbish, or equip facilities ranging from border crossings to canine training centres. © BOMCA
04 May 2011

Border Management in Kyrgyzstan: Prospects and lessons learned from BOMCA

Despite the progress made in border control, is Kyrgyzstan up to the challenges posed by trans-national organized crime?

Topics: Kyrgyzstan , Kazakhstan, Capacity development, Borders, Border management

After a decade of mine clearance, Albania is officially free from the threat of mines. © UNDP Albania
02 May 2011

From demining to area-based development in Albania

Albania has been declared mine free, but is demining in itself enough to improve lives of the affected communities?

Topics: Conflict, Albania , Kosovo, Human security, Borders

Six border crossing points have been constructed or reconstructed thanks to BOMCA. © BOMCA
01 May 2011

Border management in Central Asia: Strengths and weaknesses

Is Uzbekistan ready to move from border security to border management?

Topics: Conflict, Uzbekistan , Human security, Central Asia, Capacity development, Borders, Border management

Central Asian farmers often face a lack of information regarding market opportunities. ©Ellen Mack
29 March 2011

Behind-the-border trade facilitation: Development along trade corridors in Central Asia

International trade is an essential source of economic growth. What are the opportunities and threats for Central Asia?

Topics: Economic growth, Macroeconomic policy, Economic development, Central Asia, Borders, Border management, Trade

22 December 2010

The uncertain principle of self-determination

In a guest blog, Stefan Wolff discusses the larger questions raised by a contested secession.

Topics: European Union, Conflict, Kosovo – UN Security Council Resolution 1244, Security, Rule of law, Borders