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  Energy Security and Energy Governance
The governance of Bulgaria’s energy sector is faced with a number of problems of a technical, legal, and institutional nature. Recent audits of the implementation of large energy infrastructure projects have exposed some serious governance issues.
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CSD Priorities for 2012
In 2012 CSD continues to focus on unfinished domestic reforms and international challenges to the country.
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Policy Briefing and Presentation: Public Trust in Criminal Justice
On February 23, 2012, the Center for the Study of Democracy organized a presentation of a report on the Public Trust in Criminal Justice. The authors presented their analysis of the study results on the public trust in the police and courts, the public perceptions of the level of corruption in these institutions and the subjective perceptions of fear of crime in Bulgaria. more »
Round Table: Impact Assessment Methods
On 23 February 2012, the Center for the Study of Democracy held a round table focusing on the impact assessment process employed by Matrix Insight, UK. The special guests at the event were Mr. Usman Khan, Managing Director and Ms. Gabriele Birnberg, Principal Consultant at Matrix Insight, UK. They familiarized the audience with the company organization structure and its areas of consultancy. more »
Round Table: Measuring Progress against Transnational Organised Crime
On 21 February 2012 , the Center for the Study of Democracy held a round table entitled Measuring Progress against Transnational Organised Crime. Special guests were Ms. Jennifer Rubin, Director, Communities, Safety and Justice Programme, RAND Europe and Ms. Emma Disley, researcher at the same program. more »
Round Table: The Use of Wiretaps in the Investigation of Organised Crime and Corruption
On 20 February 2012, the Center for the Study of Democracy held a round table entitled The Use of Wiretaps in the Investigation of Organised Crime and Corruption. The special guest was Mr. Peter Ainsworth, Senior Deputy Chief, Public Integrity Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice. The issues discussed were related to the problems that the Bulgarian judiciary faces in tackling issues of corruption and organized crime, especially when it comes to high-ranking officials. more »
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Unreported crime, police filters, real and registered crime
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One research institute, the Center for Study of Democracy, estimates that Bulgaria’s drug market is worth about $124 million a year and its internal sex trade about $168 million a year, while the profit from cigarette smuggling is about $436 million per year, it said.
Law and Order, Bulgarian Style, New York Times, July 20, 2011.
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Тhe 21st century threats from non-traditional sources need to be recognized, including cyber terrorism, links between organized crime and international terrorism, and energy security. These are threats that should be addressed proactively, as opposed to the largely reactive security policies of the 20th century and through greater engagement between developed and developing countries based on three components: security, economic opportunity, and increased rule of law and democratic governance.
General James Jones, former National Security Advisor to President Obama and Supreme Allied Commander Europe during public discussion: National and International Security in the 21st Century, 28 July 2011.
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