On February 4, 2026, BIRN Kosovo organised the first day of the training programme, attended by 21 participants from the Special Prosecution Office, the Investigation Department of the Tax Administration of Kosovo, the Investigation Department of the Kosovo Police, and investigators from Kosovo Customs. This event is being carried out in the Pristina region.
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 firsthand experiences on public communication and strategic planning, particularly in the lead-up to and during operational activities.
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 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, feedback from participants was gathered to refine the training process and ensure its relevance to future operations.
The first day of the training was not only informative but also highly interactive among participants. A total of 21 participants attended the session, of whom seven were women.
This activity is funded by the British Embassy in Kosovo, implemented by BIRN Kosovo and Intenews Kosova.