Against a backdrop of increasing threats to the freedom of the media and the growing weakness of economic models, what are the sources of resilience for research professionals? How can setting up networks contribute to ensuring the survival and protection of these professionals, especially in authoritarian contexts?

When elections are often the work of disinformation laboratories, this panel discussion will look at recent election cycles (United States, Armenia, Cameroon) so as to dissect the modus operandi of disinformation actors, their contextual specificities and their constants.

How does the European Union take action in favour of information integrity? What principles guide its actions, inside and beyond its borders? This session will help to show the levers available to the EU for acting, within its territory, in favour of information integrity, and also shine light on a less visible aspect of its actions abroad, especially in areas hit by crisis. It will also be an opportunity to discuss the role of the French-German motor in implementing the information shield.

Using specific cases from the Qarib project (implemented by CFI and funded by the French Development Agency), a decoding of the keys to the successful integration of AI into the independent media. How can one’s audience be increased and the economic model consolidated without losing one’s soul?

Panellists

3:45 – 4:15 PM

4:15 – 5:10 PM

3:45 – 5:10 PM

Against a background of deteriorating economic conditions, what solutions are emerging to monetise audiences and consolidate the business models of information professionals? This session will shed light in particular on successful experiences (Tunisia, Ivory Coast) and the use of hybrid models (Sub-Saharan Africa).
Panellists
Peter Erdeliy, Founder and Director, Center for Sustainable Media, Hungary
Malek Khadhraoui, Director of Publication, Inkyfada, Tunisia
David Youant, Founder, Alerte Info, Ivory Coast
Moderator
To be confirmed

Coming from different universes, how can the scientific community and journalists learn to work together effectively to provide quality information? Which successful acculturation initiatives can inspire us? This round table will also address the current state of affairs of disinformation in the sciences.
Panellists
Olivier Aballain, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, École Supérieure de Journalisme de Lille (ESJ)
Moderator
Marthe Akissi, Journalist, Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne, Ivory Coast

Workshop led by Nothing2Hide. Registration required.

This session will analyse the public policies for combating disinformation in the 88 Francophone countries, based on the conclusions of a recent report by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).

In partnership with Les Surligneurs and the OIF