How can we fight fake news and partner with governments to counter the COVID-19 infodemic and rebuild trust in our societies?
COVID-19 has been fueled by an ?infodemic? of misinformation, rumors, and fake news that have undermined public trust in the response. Rampant conspiracy theories and misinformation have become a huge problem for governments as they attempt to roll-out testing, tracing, and vaccination programs to bring the pandemic to an end. At the same time, businesses, civil society organizations, and international organizations are finding creative ways to debunk myths, disseminate validated information, and rebuild trust. This participatory session will explore how social innovators of all kinds can partner with governments to counter the infodemic around COVID-19 and develop new solutions- online and offline for this evolving challenge. This session was curated in partnership with Accountability Lab.
Sushila Bhatta, Deputy Mayor of Dhanghadi City, Nepal
Ahmed Ouma, Deputy Director, Africa CDC
Gautam Raju, Managing Director, Purpose Europe, Purpose
Cheri Erasmus, Director of Learning, Accountability Lab
Mosoka Fallah, Refuge Place International
Jeanne Bourgault, President and CEO, Internews
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