Investigation and Adjudication of Criminal Offenses in the Field of Public Procurement

On October 23, 2026, the Academy of Justice, in cooperation with the School of Magistrates of Albania, is conducting a training session on the topic “Investigation and Adjudication of Criminal Offenses in the Field of Public Procurement.” The trainers engaged in this activity are Mr. Shqipdon Fazliu – Prosecutor at the Office of the Chief State Prosecutor, Ms. Reida Kashta – Director of the Public Procurement Agency, Albania and Mr. Ylli Pjetërnikaj – Internal Lecturer, School of Magistrates of Albania. Opening remarks were delivered by Mr. Enver Fejzullahu, Executive Director of the Academy of Justice, and Mr. Arben Rakipi, Director of the School of Magistrates of Albania. In their welcoming speeches, they emphasized that the primary goal of this training is to strengthen cooperation between the judicial and prosecutorial systems of the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Albania, with the aim of increasing efficiency in preventing, investigating and adjudicating corruption, as well as abuses in the field of public procurement. During the training, the trainers used combined methods of explanation, accompanied by practical examples and joint discussions, ensuring that every participant remains active throughout the session. The beneficiaries of this training are basic-instance judges and prosecutors, as well as prosecutors from the Special Prosecution Office of the Republic of Kosovo. Participants from the School of Magistrates of Albania include judges, prosecutors, the Advisor on Integration Issues, and the Director of the Public Procurement Agency from Albania.