The OSCE Office promotes the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments. With a special emphasis on the regional context, it assists Tajikistan in tackling problems and threats to security, supports conflict prevention and crisis management measures. As such, it works in areas such as border management, police reform, counter-terrorism and small arms and light weapons stockpiling and storage. The Office also supports the country in developing free trade, good governance, environmental protection and water and energy security. The Office supports the development of the rule of law and democratic political institutions and processes, including the respect for human rights. Expenditures covering the deployment of Slovak police experts in 2015.