OSCE organizes media relations training seminar for prosecutors in Kazakhstan

An OSCE-supported five-day media relations training seminar for prosecutors  concluded on 5 October 2018 in the village of Koschi (near Astana), Kazakhstan.

The seminar covered topics such as effective communication strategies between prosecutors and the media, and best practices in interaction with journalists and the general public through various channels and in different contexts. The event also included a session dedicated to the use of new media tools and social networks, as well as practical exercises on proper drafting of press releases and press briefings.

Some twenty-five prosecutors from across Kazakhstan took part in the event. They learned to prepare for public interviews and press conferences, enhance their public speaking skills, organize communication campaigns and handle conflict situations.

The event, co-organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Astana and the General Prosecutor’s Office’s Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies is part of the Programme Office’s long-standing efforts to enhance co-operation between law enforcement agencies and the media.