The Constitutional Court of Kosovo* has completed the development of its new Strategic Plan for 2026–2028, following a comprehensive and participatory planning process supported by our project. The process included a series of workshops, working group meetings, consultations, and desk reviews of legislation, internal regulations, and the most recent Court’s case law.

The concluding workshop marked the final step in a year-long exercise that combined evaluation of the current Strategic Plan (2021–2025) with the design of the Court’s future vision. It enabled joint review of the proposed actions, monitoring and evaluation framework, and assigning related responsibilities for implementation.  

The new Strategic Plan sets out three strategic priorities: enhancing the quality of decisions and efficiency of case processing, strengthening institutional capacities and resource management, and advancing communication and outreach.

A key focus is the capacity building of the Court’s legal unit to ensure the consistent application of standards and case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union. This will contribute to higher-quality reasoning in judgments, greater consistency of jurisprudence, and stronger alignment with international human rights and rule of law standards.

Through the implementation of targeted training programs, reinforced international cooperation, and the recruitment of new staff, the strategy also seeks to improve institutional capacity, ensure cost-effective financial management, and upgrade technological infrastructure to increase efficiency in service delivery.

Finally, the plan highlights the importance of transparent and proactive communication with the public, media, and institutional partners. Strengthened cooperation with regular courts, the legal community, and civil society, alongside expanded international partnerships, will enhance the Court’s visibility, accessibility, and credibility.

The key deliverables of the process include the evaluation of the 2021–2025 Strategy, the narrative of the new 2026–2028 Strategy, and Implementation plan outlining major actions, monitoring and evaluation framework, and budget impact assessment.

The process ensured full local ownership, with the Court’s staff actively contributing to every phase of drafting. The resulting Strategic Plan reflects a strong collective commitment to implementation, which will require teamwork, coordination, and the assumption of individual responsibilities to transform the strategy into the tangible institutional development.

[1]*All references to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.