"The playbook approach consists of how to (1) identify ongoing information manipulation campaigns; (2) develop real-time and short-term responses; and (3) build long-term resilience to information manipulation. While we outline three distinct steps in this playbook, the process for combating informa
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tion manipulation is circular, with each step overlapping and reinforcing the others. Planning timelines will vary based on context, but—if at all possible—we encourage proactive rather than reactive planning to effectively counter electoral information manipulation. The playbook’s three-part strategy can help you develop rapid and real-time responses, as well as establish long-term and sustainable approaches to building resilience in order to maintain the integrity of elections and strengthen democratic processes." (Page 3)
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"This Code of Practice serves as a statement that GFMD members are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, governance, financial transparency and accountability while furthering the GFMD’s mission. Adopting and adhering to this Code of Practice serves as an ethical charter for
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the activities and operations of GFMD members, as well as an internal guideline for the application of GFMD values and mission. The GFMD member’s Code of Practice takes inspiration from the Code of Ethics as adopted by the World Association of Non-Governmental Organisations." (Page 1)
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"The purpose of the Media for Democracy Assessment Tool (MAT) is to assist United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in producing media assessments to inform strategy on media and democracy programming, help inform potential media development programming goals, and help provide an i
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nformed understanding of where USAID investment is most feasible and needed and will have the best chances for impact. The MAT provides a standardized methodology to answer the key question: How do media connect to democracy and how can media support democracy promotion and civic space?" (Introduction, page 6)
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"This refreshed version of the RESIST toolkit reflects the new realities of the threat that mis- and disinformation poses today. It explores new techniques and tactics, and how organisations can effectively identify, monitor and respond. The toolkit takes a systematic, evidence-based approach for he
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lping organisations build societal and individual resilience to disinformation." (Foreword, page 3)
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"Sharing our story with others is not always easy. In fact, getting to grips with our own story can be a challenging and uncomfortable process. Getting to know someone’s story can feel intimidating and awkward – where do we start, what do we ask? We believe that there’s a simple way to help us
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share in each other’s stories. It’s a framework called Ask. Listen. Tell. By asking, listening and telling our stories, we can embark on a process of deepening our relationships. When our relationships display understanding, acceptance, empathy, respect and love, they become a powerful treasure, for us and our wider communities." (Page 4)
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"This resource is a guide for how you can use story-sharing in your church programmes to address grief and stress. It includes practical ideas on how to run What’s Your Story? story-sharing exercises to help your church members." (Page 5)
"Positive Deviance (PD) is based on the observation that in every community or organization, there are a few individuals who achieve significantly better outcomes than their peers, despite having similar challenges and resources. These individuals are referred to as positive deviants, and adopting t
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heir solutions is what is referred to as the PD approach. The method described in this handbook follows the same logic as the PD approach but uses pre-existing, non-traditional data sources instead of — or in conjunction with — traditional data sources. Non-traditional data in this context broadly refers to data that is digitally captured (e.g. mobile phone records and financial data), mediated (e.g. social media and online data), or observed (e.g. satellite imagery). The integration of such data to complement traditional data sources generally used in PD is what we refer to as Data Powered Positive Deviance (DPPD)." (Page 7)
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"The theory and practice of constructive journalism is based on the following three-pillar model developed by the CI, which is seen to ensure journalism's contribution to democracy: focus on solutions: do not only expose the problems, but also look for possible solutions; cover nuances: strive for t
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he best-obtainable version of the truth, see the world from different perspectives; promote democratic conversation: facilitate and engage in debate including the community. Each chapter in the handbook examines the use of the three-pillar model at every stage of the reporting cycle. Guidance notes are supported by a list of key questions to ask, as well as group- or pair-focused exercises." (https://www.comminit.com)
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"Este manual está dirigido a estudiantes de comunicación, periodistas en ejercicio y medios de comunicación, con el fin de que sea utilizado como una herramienta para generar contenidos responsables e informados sobre los pueblos indígenas. Pero en un sentido amplio, es también útil y adecuado
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para todo aquel que quiera conocer más sobre una parte de nuestra historia y sobre la lengua y la cultura de un pueblo con el que convivimos día a día pero del que conocemos poco." (Prólogo, página 11)
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"This desk review is the first phase of creating gender digital divide tools for USAID Gender Advisors. It provides an overview of the current status of the gender digital divide (with a particular focus on mobile phones and mobile Internet, although these are not the only aspects of the gender digi
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tal divide), including an analysis of why it exists, why closing the gender digital divide matters, and the potential risks for women and girls in using technology. It presents some key recommendations on how to mitigate those risks." (Executive summary)
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