In March and April 2012 FLGR carried out 2 distance learning courses:
- Good Governance Principles at Local Level (9 March - 23 April) - Course is based on the 12 good governance principles, formulated in the Strategy for innovation and good governance at local level (Barcelona 2007). The course defines the 12 principles, the legal framework for their application and showcases good practices from Europe, USA and Bulgaria. The online training course consists of five lectures and a final test. 49 participants joined the course, 38 of them successfully completed it and were certified by FLGR.
- Prevention of the Corruption on Local Level (9 March - 30 April) - Course is developed in accordance of the Methodology of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT). The course introduces anti-corruption measures in the field of public procurement at local level. The online training course consists of six lectures and a final test. 34 participants joined the course, 23 of them successfully completed it and were certified by FLGR.
The courses are aimed at representatives of local NGOs, municipal institutions, community centres, academia throughout the country.