Setting a democratic ambition for the UN Global Digital Compact
As the United Nations continue to refine the Zero Draft of the Global Digital Compact, Derechos Digitales, the Forum on Information and Democracy, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Research ICT Africa publish their joint contribution to uphold the integrity of the digital space while protecting the pillars of democratic society, independent journalism and the right […]
West Africa: The Forum and its partners present policy recommendations on AI and the information space and elaborate local advocacy strategies
From 13 to 20 April, the Forum on Information and Democracy organized a series of workshops with its partner organizations in West Africa to present the policy recommendations “AI as a Public Good: Ensuring democratic control of AI in the Information Space” and elaborate country specific advocacy strategies. Published on 28 February 2024, the report […]
Six months of the Observatory – Progress on First Research Cycle
Since the launch of its first research cycle in October 2023 at the Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto Japan, the International Observatory on Information and Democracy continues critical work producing its inaugural meta-analysis report aggregating and synthesizing research. This important work proceeds under the stewardship of its international Steering Committee chaired by Courtney C. Radsch, […]
Webinar “Safeguarding the integrity of online information spaces” – 10 April 2024
Information integrity has become a key issue in global crises. Information travels fastest on social media platforms, which are not only a gateway to information about latest developments but also a battleground for the interpretation of crises. With disinformation and competing narratives, platforms are the space where actors try to influence the outcome of the […]
