The Baltic countries, comprising Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have shown significant progress in investigative reporting since gaining independence in 1991 and especially after Russia's 2014 invasion into Ukraine. Public broadcasters in these countries have developed popular investigative programs, such as LRT Tyrimai in Lithuania, De Facto and Aizliegtais Paņēmiens in Latvia, and Pealtnägija and Insight in Estonia. These programs cover a range of topics from corruption and abuse of power to social issues and have high viewership ratings. Additionally, there are independent investigative units like 15 Min in Lithuania and the Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism, re:baltica, which publishes in three languages and is a member of several international organizations. The presence of these programs on public television indicates a demand for professional coverage of important social issues and supports a culture of independence from political and financial oligarchic groups common in post-Soviet countries.

The material discusses the main professional and ethical principles and rules of work for investigators, introduces methodologies and tools they can use in their work, and methods for protecting collected information. It is part of a series of 15 video lessons aimed at journalists interested in investigative reporting. The course is developed with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine and includes various resources and projects related to investigative journalism.