References

Projects funded by the European Union and other Donors

Abu Dhabi Declaration Programme (ADDP) for United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), “Enhancing communication between Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) and Anti-Corruption Bodies to more effectively prevent and fight corruption”

TAIEX, “Revision of the Albanian Ministerial Code of Ethics to establish a policy of zero tolerance to intimidation and negative discourse and deter political actors from expressing anti-media sentiments that may negatively impact the overall freedom of the media environment in Albania”

TAIEX, “Judicial Communication for the Vetting Bodies in Albania: Special Appeals Chamber (AC), Independent Qualification Commission (IQC), and Public Commissioner’s Office (PC)”

CEELI Institute and Central and Eastern European Network, “Practical Guidelines on the Use of social media by Judges: Central and Eastern European Context”; “Managing the Risks and Benefits of Social Media by Judges”

Ministry of Justice Republic of Serbia, “Prevention and Fight against Corruption”, Awareness raising Campaign

Ministry of Finance Republic of Croatia, “Strengthening Capacity of Croatian Tax Administration in the Area of Providing Customer Services (G2B) through Consolidation of IT System”, Awareness raising Campaign

Agency for Anti-Corruption of Serbia, “Support to the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Agency”, Awareness raising Campaign

Basel Institute on Governance/R.U.R. Consulting, “Revision of the Bulgarian Ministerial Code of Ethics to establish a policy of zero tolerance to intimidation and negative discourse and deter political actors from expressing anti-media sentiments that may negatively impact the overall freedom of the media environment in Bulgaria”

Ministry of Health Republic of Slovenia, “Environmental and Stakeholder Assessment Regarding Implementation of Healthcare System Reform in the Republic of Slovenia”

Basel Institute on Governance/R.U.R. Consulting, “Bulgaria’s National Recovery and Resilience Program: Anti-Corruption Public Awareness Campaign on the harmfulness of corruption and the importance of combatting corruption in line with the National Anti-Corruption Strategy”

UNODC Global Judicial Integrity Network, “Managing the Risks and Benefits of Social Media by Judges”; “Strengthening Judicial Integrity and Prevent Corruption in the Justice System”

Ministry of Justice Republic of Turkey, “Technical Assistance of Prevention of Corruption and Promotion of Ethics Projects”, Awareness raising Campaign

Ministry of Crafts and Entrepreneurship Republic of Croatia, “Support to cluster development for Croatia – Regional Competitiveness”, Awareness raising Campaign

Ministry of Justice Republic of Croatia, “Strengthening Anti-Corruption Inter-Agency Co–operation”, Awareness raising Campaign

The Independent Anti-Corruption Advisory Committee (CCIA) of the Republic of Moldova/International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), “Revision on media practices related to reporting on corruption and related infringements of the rule of law and on the attempts to use media for facilitation of corrupt and other undue interests in the Republic of Moldova”

Netherlands Helsinki Committee, Strengthening Media Freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Serbia, “Principles of judicial communication and media engagement and their application in the activity of the re-evaluation institutions to improve communication with the press and thereby contribute to a better understanding”

International Sava River Basin Commission, “Water Contingency Management in the Sava River Basin”, Public Awareness Campaign

Ministry of Labor and Pension System Republic of Croatia & Croatian Employment Service, “Social Protection System Modernization Project”, Internal Communication Project

EU Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Production and Dissemination of Information Products for the Delegation of the European Union to BiH, Awareness raising Campaign

Una casa per l’uomo Società cooperativa Sociale Montebelluna – TV, Italy; Gruppo R Società cooperativa Sociale – Padova, Italy; Network Work with Perpetrators NWW, Germany, Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation; Association NAIA, Bulgaria; City of Zagreb and Home for children and adults – victims of domestic violence “Rainbow – Zagreb”, Croatia: “A Systematic Approach for Perpetrators”, Awareness raising Campaign

Strategic Communications & Public Relations & Integrated Marketing Communications

JUPITER is an agency for Strategic Communications and Communication Management

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Ksenija Renko

Chief Executive Officer & Strategic Communications Consultant

JUPITER Strategic Consulting Ltd.

Ksenija Renko is a seasoned communications expert with over 25 years of experience, recognized for her expertise and extensive contributions to strategic communications and communication management. Her work has been pivotal in shaping and executing strategic communication efforts for high-profile donor-funded initiatives and European Union projects, particularly those tied to the EU accession processes and justice sector reforms in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, Turkey, Albania, and Kosovo. Her leadership in developing and implementing communication strategies for anti-corruption campaigns across Central and Eastern Europe underscores her expertise in managing complex, multifaceted communication endeavors.

With a robust portfolio of achievements, Ksenija has helped design and implement numerous communication and visibility policies and strategies, as well as online communication and social media campaigns in Croatia and Southeast Europe. She has also provided expert services in reputation management and crisis management, encompassing problem identification, on-site crisis support, and client guidance through restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and stakeholder relations mediation.

As a trainer with over 15 years of experience, she has delivered comprehensive training programs for public officials across Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey. Notably, she has expanded her reach globally, conducting Public Outreach and Communication training for public officials of the African Judicial Exchange Network, representing Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda. Her training expertise encompasses diverse topics, including strategic communications, crisis management, internal and external communications, and effective use of social media.

Ksenija’s professional leadership extends to her founding role as the Managing Director of Publicis Consultants Zagreb, Adriatic Hub, under the esteemed Publicis Groupe. Currently, she leads Jupiter Strategic Consulting Ltd., an agency specializing in strategic communications and communication management.

As an active participant in global networks, Ksenija Renko has played a key role in creating innovative resources, including the Practical Guidelines on the Use of Social Media by Judges. This pioneering document, specifically designed for the Central and Eastern European context, was published by the CEELI Institute in Prague.

Ksenija Renko has been a lecturer at the University of Dubrovnik, teaching PR Campaign Management and Integrated Marketing Communications courses.

Ksenija has held several key positions within professional associations, including President, Vice President, and board member of the Croatian Public Relations Association. Her dedication to advancing the public relations profession has earned her lifetime honorary membership in the prestigious CEE association PrOACTIVE CLUB PROven in ACTion and Venture. She also holds honorary membership in the Serbian Association of Public Relations. Additionally, she has been recognized as an Honorary Member of the Jury for the BAPRA Bright Awards in Sofia, Bulgaria. Her pioneering work and lasting contributions to the profession have been honored with prestigious awards.

Ksenija holds a Master’s in Humanities and Social Sciences and has also studied Postgraduate Specialist Studies in Business Marketing at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb.