This edition of Law in transition is devoted to the role of enforcement agents in giving effect to judicial decisions. It highlights the assessment work and technical assistance projects of the EBRD and other international organisations in this area. It contains in-depth analysis of underlying causes of problems affecting enforcement agents, how these problems interrelate, and how they might be addressed. I hope this volume will be a useful tool for governments, international organisations and others active in promoting reform of enforcement mechanisms in transition countries.