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 In May 2002, the Ombudsperson Institution hosted a visit to Kosovo of the Albanian Ombudsman and members of his staff.

In June 2002, the Ombudsperson made his second presentation to the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Rapporteurs Group for Democratic Stability (GREDS).

Funding for the Ombudsperson Institution for 2002 has been provided by the Kosovo Consolidated Budget, the Permanent Council of the OSCE, and the following bilateral donors: United States, Switzerland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France, Liechtenstein, and Turkey.

The Council of Europe provided extensive support to the Institution, including technical assistance and training for administrative and legal staff. The European Court of Human Rights permitted a member of the staff of the Registry to provide the Institution with expert legal analysis.

The Kosovo Open Society Foundation provided funding for some official travel undertaken by local staff and for some training activities.

The OSCE Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) supported the visit of a consultant from the Polish Ombudsman's Office to the Institution.

In addition to financial support, the Government of Switzerland donated cars and office equipment to the Ombudsperson Institution.

The Albanian Ombudsman supported staff members of the Ombudsperson Institution to make study visits to Albania and to participate in two conferences.