Tbilisi. On September 15, Institute for Development of Freedom of Information launched training series about e-participation. Trainings aim to develop critical thinking of youth, increase their awareness about the contemporary mechanisms necessary for holding government accountable. Training participants gained information about public information, electronic request of public information, methods of monitoring of Facebook pages and official websites of public institutions, and practical usage of open resources. Students were provided with Guidebook for E-participation.
Trainings are conducted in the framework of the project "Enhancing E-Skills of Controlling Government among Young People”, financially supported by U.S. Embassy in Georgia.

Source: idfi.ge