BIRN Kosovo and Internews Kosova are organizing a four-day training session for the joint Investigation Teams of the Special Prosecution of Kosovo, with participants from various investigative teams in Kosovo. The training program is being held under the support of the British Embassy in Kosovo.

On February 04, 2024, BIRN Kosovo and Internews Kosova (I/KS) organized the first day of training and present were 21 participants coming from the Special Prosecution Office, the Department of Investigation from the Tax Administration of Kosovo, the Department of Investigations from the Kosovo Police, and investigators from Kosovo Customs.

During the training, Kreshnik Gashi  – Managing Editor of Kallxo.com, Labinot Leposhtica – Head of the Legal Office at BIRN Kosovo, and Faik Ispahiu – Executive Director of Internews Kosova shared their professional perspectives and first-hand experiences on public communication and strategic planning, especially pre- and during operations.

More specifically, Kreshnik Gashi presented approaches to developing strategic messaging before operations began, with particular emphasis on inter-institutional coordination. Participants were divided into five groups under the guidance of Internews Kosova’s Executive Director, Faik Ispahiu, and engaged in practical exercises focused on planning and coordination. In addition, participants discussed public communication in situations involving ongoing operations and completed practical group exercises simulating operational scenarios. Furthermore, the sessions included a segment on crisis communication strategies, where participants learned to tailor messages for diverse audiences. Lastly, participant feedback was collected to refine the training process and ensure its relevance to future operations.

The training sessions of the first day, besides being informative, were very interactive amongst the participants. The first day of training gathered 21 participants, out of which 7 were women.

This activity is funded by the British Embassy in Kosovo and implemented by BIRN Kosovo and Internews Kosova (I/KS).