The Observatory on Information and Democracy presents the first global assessment of information ecosystems amidst unprecedented digital policy turmoil
The Observatory on Information and Democracy, a flagship initiative of the Forum on Information and Democracy, has released its first report titled “Information Ecosystems and Troubled Democracy”. This landmark document analyzes the current state of academic research on information ecosystems and their impact on democracies worldwide. The report’s findings stress the urgency to tackle regional, scientific and corporate power […]
Mauritania becomes the 55th State of the Partnership for Information and Democracy
In December 2024, the Government of Mauritania officially joined the Partnership for Information and Democracy, becoming the 55th member and the 6th member from the African continent. It reflects the government’s commitment to enhance democratic rules in the global information space and is aligned with its recent improvement in RSF’s press freedom index in 2024. […]
The Forum, alongside 50 NGOs and researchers, urges the European Commission to prioritize the public interest in shaping data access provisions
In the framework of an ongoing consultation process on the Delegated Regulation on data access provided for in the Digital Services Act, the Forum and around 50 civil society organizations and researchers provided their contribution to the draft act that stipulates the implementation of Article 40.4 providing vetted researchers with data access. They call upon […]
Media & Big Tech – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and the Forum for Information and Democracy are developing new policy guidance
In an era where big tech and AI are posing threats to media freedom and access to reliable information, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media and the Forum for Information and Democracy as its Implementing Partner are launching a new initiative on Media & Big Tech which aims to develop actionable policy guidance […]
